Hudumakilimo360° Livestock Productivity Project
Project Snapshot
Ask Amount
KES 2,600,000
Project Stage
PilotLaunch 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
Target Population
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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