Pema Kenya, a grassroots organization championing the rights and wellbeing of Gender and Sexual Minorities (GSM), is set to host a specialized 5-day training on poultry farming and enterprise management under the Leveraging Equality for Gender-Inclusive Economic Development (LEGEND) project supported by Mennonite Economic Development Associates (MEDA). The workshop will run from August 25th to 29th, 2025 in Kwale. Bringing together 30 participants from the GSM community, to equip them with practical and technical skills to start, manage, and scale sustainable poultry farming businesses.

The workshop responds to a critical need: many GSM individuals face systemic barriers in formal employment and access to capital. As a result, self-employment in agriculture, particularly poultry farming, offers a viable path to financial independence and long-term economic security.

“This is not just a training—it’s an opportunity for our community members to take control of their financial futures,” said a Pema Kenya representative. “Poultry farming is a high-potential enterprise, and by providing targeted skills in business planning, animal husbandry, and market access, we aim to unlock that potential for GSM entrepreneurs.”

Participants will explore key areas such as poultry health management, cost-effective feeding practices, financial literacy, and business strategy development. In addition to technical training, the workshop will promote peer learning, mentorship, and linkages with markets and support organizations.

By the end of the workshop, attendees are expected to walk away with the skills and confidence to establish and run profitable poultry businesses, while contributing to a more inclusive and GSM-friendly agricultural economy.

This initiative is part of Pema Kenya’s broader mission to create enabling environments where gender and sexual minorities can thrive socially and economically.

RESPONSIBLE PERSONS:

1. Ominde Henry, Communications and Advocacy Assistant
2. Oluoch Oscar, Volunteer