KMC’s Impact: Over 50,000 Livestock Slaughtered, Ksh2.2 Billion to Farmers

Defence Cabinet Secretary Aden Duale has reiterated the Ministry of Defence’s commitment to revitalize the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC), aiming to position it as a prominent and competitive producer of top-quality meat and meat products not just locally and regionally but internationally.

Speaking at the KMC Headquarters in Athi River during the signing of a performance contract between KMC and the Ministry, CS Duale emphasized the resolve of President William Ruto and the Commander-in-Chief of the Kenya Defence Forces to revolutionize both crop and livestock production for the benefit of farmers nationwide.

CS Duale signed the contract on behalf of the Ministry, with Lieutenant General (Rtd) Jackson Kasaon, Chairperson of KMC Board, signing on behalf of KMC.

The Defence Principal Secretary Patrick Mariru and KMC Managing Commissioner Brigadier James Githaga also signed a cascaded Performance Contract.

Highlighting the Ministry’s reputation for integrity, efficiency, professionalism, and prudent resource use, CS Duale affirmed that these values would guide the operation of the factory.

Following the contract signing, Ministry officials took a guided tour of the facility to familiarize themselves with its operational capacity and capability.

Commending the leadership for the remarkable turnaround of the facility, CS Duale emphasized the need for continuous improvement to boost farmer confidence in supplying livestock to the facility.

He urged the KMC leadership to embrace innovation for tapping additional revenue streams while reducing unnecessary expenditure.

“As the leadership of MoD, we assure you our total support to ensure that you accomplish what you envision in your Strategic Plan and what you’ve promised to achieve in the performance contract,” added CS Duale.

Since the Ministry of Defence took over the factory, over 50,000 herds of livestock have been slaughtered, translating to over Ksh2.2 billion paid to farmers spread across 37 counties.

Vice Chief of Defence Forces (VCDF) Lieutenant General Jonah Mwangi expressed gratitude to CS Duale for his strategic guidance, noting the potential to make KMC even more profitable.