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About Kulamawe Poultry Industries Ltd

Kulamawe Poultry Industries Ltd was established to address a critical gap in Northern Kenya’s food system — the absence of structured poultry processing and reliable market access for smallholder producers.

Our enterprise was founded on a clear vision:
To build an integrated poultry value chain that delivers safe, nutritious products while creating inclusive economic opportunities in underserved regions.

Our Strategic Mandate

We operate at the intersection of:

  • Commercial poultry processing
  • Rural enterprise development
  • Food safety modernization
  • Nutrition-sensitive value chain design

By integrating farmer aggregation, hygienic slaughter and processing, cold-chain distribution, and structured market access, we are redefining poultry trade in Northern Kenya.

 

Our Business Model

Our model is built around three core pillars:


1. Inclusive Sourcing

We aggregate poultry from smallholder farmers and emerging commercial producers, offering structured off-take and quality assurance support.



2. Modern Processing

Our facility applies hygienic processing standards designed to deliver safe, traceable poultry products to formal and informal markets.

3. Market Linkages

We connect rural production systems to retail, hospitality, institutional, and development-driven demand channels.

Our Development Impact

Kulamawe is more than a processor — we are a regional market systems actor.

We contribute to:

  • Rural job creation
  • Youth and women economic participation
  • Strengthened local supply chains
  • Reduced post-harvest losses
  • Improved access to animal protein

By formalizing poultry trade in arid and semi-arid lands, we increase resilience within vulnerable communities.

 

Our Core Values

Integrity

We uphold the highest ethical standards in our operations.

Collaboration

Partnering with local farmers for mutual growth and success.

Innovation

Continuously improving our processes to serve better.

Governance & Leadership

Kulamawe is led by professionals with expertise in:


  • Agribusiness development
  • Value chain development
  • Market systems design
  • Food processing operations
  • Enterprise growth strategy


We operate with commercial discipline, regulatory compliance, and long-term sustainability at the core of our operations.

Team

Denis Marangu - Research Director

Ensuring smooth processing and delivery of poultry products.

James Kabecheki - Branding Director

A seasoned expert in poultry logistics with over 15 years of experience.

Emily Ogenche - Supply Chain Director

Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of poultry quality.

Prof. Joshua Arimi - Board Member (Food Science)

currently an associate proffessor in food science at the Meru University of science and Technology (MUST). Joined the advisory board of KPI Ltd as the research  lead in managing the MoU signed between MUST and KPI Ltd to oversee research and training in food processing, meat preservation technology and post harvest loss mitigation.