Egerton University continues to expand its Corriedale sheep farming at Ngongongeri Farm, with the livestock multiplying steadily. Speaking during a routine farm tour, Deputy Vice Chancellor Administration, Finance, and Planning, Prof. Richard Mulwa, noted that the university utilizes some of the sheep for food at the students’ mace and the ARC Hotel, where they are slaughtered for mutton. “It is a very sweet delicacy,” he remarked.
During the inspection, Prof. Mulwa estimated the stock at approximately 480 sheep, despite periodic sales. He was accompanied by the Farm Manager, with whom he discussed key farm improvements, including renovating calf pens and re-roofing the sheep sheds to protect them from harsh weather conditions. Additionally, they emphasized the need for continued maintenance of farm machinery. “All the tractors, lorries, trailers, and other machinery should be taken to the transport department to ensure they are safe and repaired properly,” Prof. Mulwa advised.
To sustain the quality of the Corriedale sheep, Prof. Mulwa proposed initiating a farm exchange program with other farmers to prevent inbreeding and enhance desirable traits. “I can see that some have begun inbreeding, which we cannot allow. Separate them quickly and ensure we get this done immediately,” he instructed.
Ngongongeri Farm is also home to dairy cows, broiler and layer chickens, and vast acreage of wheat, barley, maize, and beans. The university is on a transformation streak to enhance farm productivity and sustainability.
By Kurian Musa
Communications Officer
