Hudumakilimo360° Livestock Productivity Project

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Project Snapshot

Ask Amount

KES 2,600,000

Project Stage

Pilot

Launch Date

Wednesday, April 30th, 2025

Project Manager

David Kioko

Project Partners Inc

1. County Government of Busia – Department of Agriculture and Livestock Role: Provide extension personnel for technical support, mobilize farmers, and align project activities with county livestock development priorities. Contribution: Technical guidance, policy support, farmer data, and potential co-financing of AI services. 2. Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) Role: Certification and training support for community-based livestock field agents. Contribution: Ensure quality assurance and professional standards for field-level animal health service delivery. 3. International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) – Subject to Engagement Role: Provide research-based training materials on tick-borne disease control, AI, and livestock productivity. Contribution: Scientific validation, learning resources, and potential technical partnership for monitoring outcomes. 4. Kenya Animal Genetic Resources Centre Role: Supply certified quality semen and facilitate AI technician training. Contribution: Support AI services, cold chain logistics, and breed improvement strategy. 5. Local Radio Stations (e.g., Bulala FM) Role: Disseminate livestock advisory messages, publicize services, and share success stories. Contribution: Awareness creation, behavioural change messaging, and extension communication. 6. Local Farmer Cooperatives and Community-Based Organizations (CBOs) Role: Help in mobilizing smallholder livestock keepers and managing subscription enrolment. Contribution: Organizing target beneficiaries and facilitating grassroots-level accountability. 7. Digital Partners (e.g., App Developer or No-Code Platform Partner) Role: Customize and maintain the HudumaKilimo360° mobile app for livestock tracking and service coordination. Contribution: Technical backend support, farmer data management, and digital payment integration

Project Summary

HudumaKilimo360° improves livestock health and productivity for smallholder farmers in Bunyala. Through mobile agents and a digital app, it provides tick control, AI, and veterinary services, reducing mortality and increasing household income.

Intervention Areas

Livestock & FisheriesSmallholder Support & Extension

Target Population

Low-Income Individuals & FamiliesVulnerable or Marginalized Populations (General)

Problem Statement

Rural farmers suffer economic losses due to high livestock mortality from tick-borne diseases and lack of affordable veterinary access.

Proposed Solution

Deploy trained mobile agents and a digital app to provide bundled veterinary services (tick control, AI, health checks).

Expected Impact

40% reduction in livestock mortality, 20-30% income increase, and empowered rural youth employed as service agents.

Sustainability Plan

A farmer-pay model for services, integration with an existing agribusiness (Panda Livestock), and commercial revenue streams ensure longevity.

Budget Breakdown

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