Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

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E-POULTRY is a mobile and web-based platform that uses AI, IoT, and data analytics to help poultry farmers manage their flocks, access credit, insurance, inputs, and markets, all in one place.

Any poultry farmer, from smallholder to mid-scale, can use the platform to improve productivity and profitability. It is currently being deployed across Kenya.<br> Extension officers to help them diagnose better and provide vaccination services. Poultry venders and off takers to access the farmers and buy grown chicken and eggs. Input providers to distribute and sell inputs.

Download the E-POULTRY app from the Google Play Store or visit our website. Create an account and follow the prompts to register your farm.

Basic features are free. (Quotations, Vaccination calendar alerts etc.) Some advanced features like credit access, insurance, and AI-powered tools may come with a small service fee.

E-POULTRY offers a credit module with a check-off repayment system. Farmers can apply through the app and receive loans based on their credit score and farm data also to be rated from the App by the accurate information provided.

Loan repayments are automatically deducted from the proceeds when farmers sell their poultry through the platform or affiliated approved aggregators from the system.

The platform offers tools for precision feeding, disease detection, vaccination reminders, performance tracking, and more—all powered by AI.

We encourage climate-smart practices like composting, solar brooders, and biogas use, and we are working toward helping farmers earn from carbon credits.

E-POULTRY partners with local insurers to offer livestock coverage against common risks like disease, theft, and mortality for layers, broilers and indigenous chickens.

Yes. We are working on a USSD/SMS-based version to reach farmers with basic phones.

Yes. We provide video tutorials, in-app support, and extension officers to assist farmers in using the platform effectively.

Yes. The e-commerce module connects farmers with verified buyers, helping them access better prices and wider markets.

Absolutely. We use end-to-end encryption and follow data protection regulations to keep farmer data secure.