Making some money … 
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Marumbo ilipelekwa wapi?
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Daktari I am also planning to start on this too very soon (Plus Now I have credible contacts in both Kuwait and Oman)… I had this idea since 2018, did a business plan and showed hubby for support… When everything was being actualized, COVID derailed on all my plans, but I never lost hope… So far I have reared around 45 Galla Goats (7 Male, 19 Females, the rest ni watoto) and I have studied the market for some time kujua what is needed on my end… Trust me it looks easy on the eye, lakini this business is no joke… I belive one day I will be successful in my endeavors… One step at a time.
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The trick is to line up a serious Customer in the Gulf.
Once that is done , sourcing suitable Galla Goats for Export from local Livestock Farmers and getting the relevant Vet and Export Certification is not so hard …
Avoid the greed of trying to rear them yourself initially…
Lots less headaches …
Good Luck in the Enterprise …
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Thanks for the Advice Daktari… Trust me I have received referrals from several customers here (including hypermarkets), but the problem stems from my contacts in Kenya (especially in the Government Sector)… I have been frustrated when trying to seek more information on how I can conveniently source the goat meat from +254… Napelekwa hapa na pale, Mara nenda kwa consulate mara contact government officials back at home… There is a huge market out here at Gulf but our government is just too stubborn to help common mwananchi to exploit on such uncharted opportunities… I thought Madvd would be different but he has immensely disappointed me.
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First get your ducks in a row …
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seek the advice of a local Agriculture Extension Officer …
They know where all the good Goats can be found and can hook you up for a small token.
They will also hook you up with all the necessary paperwork , permits and processing.
Resist the temptation of trying to do too much yourself. -
Transport , care and shipping will be your next headache … stick with professionals already in the market and don’t try to cut corners with amateurs or crooks…
Initially , you will have big overheads but less stress as long as the product gets to market and you establish yourself properly. -
as time and profits increase and the enterprise gets established , you can slowly bring all those processes in-house and increase your profit margins …
By then , it could be your full time hustle …
We are talking millions per month …!!
(… and KRA Tax free if the market is the Gulf …)
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This here is a Solid Advice here…
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it’s all easier said than done.
Mbuzi wanaibiwa kamulu utawala malaa ruai ruiru na vitongojini almost at gunpoint yakhe 
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Kuna Wariahe huku Tsavo in one of the ranches is doing it but for beef, the guy is rich rich rich.
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Explains why goat prices have sky rocketed because most traders would rather export than sell locally, in my area kg mbuzi is now 800. Kiamaiko market ni 600/kg
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There are many other places across to country to utilize as basis of your operation…
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Chevon and Mutton ni hotcake Gulf… Kwanza the Kenyan One… Surprisingly Panjeets are one of the highest consumers.
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Exporting livestock is easier than processed beef / mutton products.
Avoid rearing headaches and initially just stick to exporting.
As you grow , work up the ladder and STOP at “Finishing” ( IE: consolidating shipment flocks feeding and preparation at a Ranch for 1 month prior to export).
This will ensure Quality Control.
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Beef is too complicated …
Stick to Goats and Sheep …
Camels should be your next step …
Australia is making a killing exporting feral Goats to the USA and Asia.
Maybe , this is what Zakayo Vasco Danganya should be promoting instead of fake overseas jobs and pastors …
Bure Kabisa …
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Great initiative. Hundreds of millions within 2 years.
Doing the same but exporting through someone. I do the production part and he does the marketing.
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How would you recommend getting a market abroad? And is there specific breeds targeted? I’m seeing Gallo goats mentioned. A friend of mine did the finishing thing. He’d bring cows from Meru area. Take them out to the ranches in maasai land and get them fatter.
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There is serious money to be made in the Gulf …
Particularly in Ramadan …
Keep up the Good Work …
Kenya badly needs a few honest Millionaires …
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One year later, how is this venture going?
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As a person in the business, I just can’t help but laugh at the naivety y’all be displaying in the comments. Anyway, pesa ni yenu chomeni
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Si you highlight the issues instead of laughing so people don’t burn their money. Precisely where are folks missing the mark?
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