Households in the Kpone-Katamanso Municipality have begun receiving thousands of poultry birds under a government programme aimed at strengthening domestic food production and reducing reliance on imported chicken.
The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly has started distributing about 8,000 Nkoko Nkitinkitin birds to residents as part of the national Feed Ghana Agenda designed to expand local poultry farming and create employment opportunities.
According to Joseph Akuertey Tettey, the initiative was launched in November 2025 by John Dramani Mahama to support households while addressing Ghana’s heavy dependence on imported poultry.
He explained that the country spends an estimated 400 million dollars annually on chicken imports, a situation the government hopes to reverse by empowering households and small-scale farmers to raise poultry locally.
Mr Tettey, who supported the distribution exercise, encouraged beneficiaries—especially young people—to raise the birds for egg and meat production rather than consume them immediately.
He said turning the birds into small commercial ventures would help sustain the programme while providing a steady source of income for families.
The Municipal Chief Executive, Samuel T.K. Morton, also advised beneficiaries to treat the birds as productive assets rather than handouts.
He urged participants to follow guidance from agricultural officers on proper housing, feeding and disease control to ensure the survival and growth of the birds.
Some beneficiaries welcomed the initiative, describing it as a practical step toward supporting livelihoods and boosting food security.
Madam Esther Tsotso Annang expressed appreciation to the government, saying the programme would help households generate additional income.
Another beneficiary, Eli Lome Jinaky, said the initiative could significantly reduce the country’s dependence on imported poultry while strengthening local food production.
