Kpone-katamanso: The Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Assembly (KKMA) has initiated the distribution of 8,000 Nkoko Nkitinkitin birds to households within the municipality. This effort is part of a government initiative designed to enhance local poultry production and bolster food security.
According to Ghana News Agency, the initiative is a component of the government's 'Feed Ghana' agenda, which focuses on increasing domestic poultry production, creating employment opportunities, and reducing reliance on imported chicken. Member of Parliament for Kpone-Katamanso, Mr. Joseph Akuertey Tettey, supported the assembly in this distribution exercise and mentioned that the programme was launched in November 2025 by President John Dramani Mahama.
Mr. Tettey explained that the initiative aims to cut down Ghana's annual expenditure of approximately 400 million dollars on chicken imports, thereby strengthening local poultry farming. He highlighted that providing these birds to community members would help decrease the country's reliance on frozen poultry imports, which may suffer quality deterioration during storage.
He identified issues such as freezer burn, texture changes due to ice crystal damage, and reduced flavor when compared to fresh meat as concerns associated with long-term frozen poultry storage. The MP encouraged beneficiaries, especially the youth, to raise the birds for commercial purposes by producing eggs and meat rather than consuming them immediately.
This approach, he noted, would contribute to the project's sustainability while providing a steady income source for households. Mr. Samuel T.K. Morton, the Kpone-Katamanso Municipal Chief Executive, advised recipients to view the birds as productive assets rather than mere handouts.
He urged beneficiaries to adhere strictly to the technical guidelines from agricultural officers, including proper housing, feeding, and healthcare, to ensure high survival rates of the chickens. Madam Esther Tsotso Annang, a beneficiary, expressed her gratitude to the government for the initiative, stating that the programme would aid households in generating income.
Mr. Eli Lome Jinaky, another recipient, commented on the initiative's potential to reduce Ghana's substantial annual spending on poultry imports while contributing to national food security.