Overview

Kenchic Limited is one of the largest integrated poultry companies in East and Central Africa. The company manages the full poultry value chain, from breeding day‐old chicks, to rearing, processing, and marketing poultry meat and products.

Vision, Mission & Core Purpose

Purpose: To enable shared prosperity through sustainable food production.

Vision: To be the food partner of choice.

The company emphasizes quality, safety, sustainability, and ethical practices across all its operations.

Products & Services

Kenchic offers multiple product lines:

Day‐Old Chicks: Broilers, layers, and Kenbro (a hybrid) chicks supplied to poultry farmers.

Processed Poultry Meat & Cuts: Whole chicken, chicken portions, and further processed items.

Other Products: Value-added items such as smoked sausages and crispy chicken products.

Size and Reach

Headquarters: Exsan House, Enterprise Road, Nairobi.

Employees: Estimated to be between 500 and 1,000.

Contact Lines: Separate divisions handle general inquiries, foods, and day‐old chicks.

Sustainability & Governance Policies

Strong emphasis on animal welfare, biosecurity, and food safety.

Clear policies on antimicrobial usage, environmental management, and sustainable waste treatment.

Commitment to traceability from farm to plate, ensuring transparency and quality at every stage.

Role in the Sector

Kenchic plays a central role in Kenya’s poultry industry, contributing to food security, job creation, and farmer livelihoods. Like many poultry businesses, it must continually manage challenges linked to feed costs, disease prevention, and supply chain stability.