Country guidesLivestock Farming in Kenya: Goats, Sheep and Camels Guide
Livestock farming in Kenya: goats, sheep and camels, the two rainy seasons, dryland herding, Dorper and Galla breeds, and records that lift profit.
Kenya
Manage your Kenyan goats, sheep and camels from your phone
Throf helps livestock farmers in Kenya record every goat, sheep and camel, follow breeding and vaccinations, log milk and track expenses on their phone. From a dairy goat unit in Central to a camel herd in Isiolo, you see your herd and your profit clearly.
Kenya keeps a wide mix of small ruminants: Small East African and Galla goats, Red Maasai and Dorper sheep, Boer crosses for meat, and dairy goats such as Toggenburg, Saanen and Alpine. Camels are central to life in the arid north and east, where camel milk is an important product.
Pastoral systems dominate the arid and semi-arid lands, while commercial and smallholder dairy goat and meat units are growing in the highlands and around Nairobi, often run by part-time farmers.
What breeders face
- Drought in the ASAL countiesFailed rains hit pasture and water in the north and east and push down weights and milk.
- Crossbreeding without recordsDorper and Boer crosses lose value when sires and dams are not recorded, and inbreeding creeps in.
- Tracking dairy goat milkWithout daily or regular milk records, it is hard to know which does are worth keeping.
- Part-time farm managementMany owners work in town and rely on a farmhand's updates on feeding and health.
How Throf helps
- Water, feed and weightsLog water, meals, feed stock and weights to follow herd condition through dry spells.
- Pedigree for every animalLink each kid, lamb and calf to its dam and sire, with breed, photo and weight.
- Milk recordsRecord milk per doe or she-camel with kidding, calving and drying-off to spot your best producers.
- Tasks and permissionsGive your farmhand tasks and permissions and follow the daily work sheet from town.
Seasons that matter
Christmas and the end-of-year holidays are a peak for goat and sheep meat in Kenya, Eid al-Adha drives strong demand in Muslim communities, and the long and short rains decide pasture condition.
We serve breeders in
- Nairobi
- Kajiado
- Narok
- Isiolo
- Garissa
- Marsabit
- Machakos
- Nakuru
Useful guides
Country guides
BreedsDorper Sheep Guide: Traits, Growth, Lambing and Crossbreeding
A practical Dorper sheep guide: origin, Black and White Dorper traits, feeding, lambing intervals and crossbreeding with local sheep for faster, heavier lambs.
BreedsBoer Goat Guide: Traits, Feeding, Breeding and Crossbreeding
A practical Boer goat guide for African and Gulf farmers: breed traits, feeding, kidding, health risks and how to use Boer bucks to improve local goats.
FAQ
Is there a goat farming app in Kenya?
Yes. Throf works in Kenya on Android, iOS and the web at app.throf.com, covering goats, sheep, camels, milk, health and expenses.
How much does Throf cost in Kenya?
Throf has a free plan for small herds. Paid plans are priced in Saudi riyals and shown in the app and on the pricing page, and THROF15 gives 15% off.
Can I record dairy goat milk in Throf?
Yes. Throf has milk records per animal, alongside births and drying-off.
Does Throf support RFID ear tags?
Yes. Throf supports RFID tags alongside the number and tag colour that identify each animal.
Start managing your herd today
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