As part of our agroforestry training program, Trees for Kenya has established modern livestock sheds and trained farmers on best practices in livestock keeping at the demonstration farm. The farm currently keeps chickens, rabbits, and goats. Fodder is produced on the farm, and appropriate feed formulations are prepared for rearing chickens, fish, rabbits, and goats.
Apiculture, commonly known as beekeeping, has also been integrated into the farm to support crop pollination and provide valuable products such as honey, wax, pollen, propolis, and royal jelly. To address the challenge of colony migration, a modern apiary has been established and equipped with modern beehives for demonstration and training purposes.
In addition, ponds of different sizes have been constructed for the controlled rearing of fish, mainly tilapia and catfish. Fish feed is formulated and processed on the farm, offering farmers a more affordable option and a practical learning experience. Water drained from the ponds is rich in ammonia and is used for crop irrigation. Azolla, a floating aquatic plant rich in protein for livestock, is also grown in the ponds.