Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) have raised concerns over Farmers Choice’s recent promotion of chicken products, accusing the company of misleading consumers by marketing Ugandan-imported chicken as locally sourced. The backlash comes amid growing frustration among local poultry farmers who are struggling with high production costs and market competition.
Social media users have criticized Farmers Choice for allegedly undermining Kenya’s poultry industry by sourcing chicken from Uganda while implying that the products are locally produced. Many have pointed out that such practices hurt Kenyan farmers, who are already facing challenges such as high feed prices, taxation, and limited access to markets.
“The importation of chicken from Uganda, while local farmers are struggling to find buyers for their produce, is unacceptable,” tweeted one concerned user. Another added, “Why deceive consumers when we have hardworking Kenyan poultry farmers who need support?”
The poultry sector is a crucial part of Kenya’s agricultural economy, employing thousands of farmers and contributing significantly to food security. Industry stakeholders are now calling for more transparency in labeling and marketing practices, urging Farmers Choice and other companies to prioritize local sourcing and support the Kenyan agricultural sector.
In response to the online uproar, various farmer organizations and policymakers have echoed the need for clear policies that protect local producers from unfair competition. Some have also urged consumers to be more vigilant and to support businesses that prioritize local farmers.
As this issue gains traction, Farmers Choice is expected to clarify its sourcing policies and address consumer concerns. Meanwhile, the debate underscores the broader challenge of balancing trade policies, fair competition, and the sustainability of local industries in Kenya’s evolving agricultural landscape.
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