Sheep farming in Nyabihu district, Western Province, is proving to be a thriving business, attracting buyers from across the border in the Democratic Republic of the Congo .
"I come here to buy sheep because my customers love Nyabihu mutton. They say it's the best they've ever tasted," she toldThe sheep industry in Nyabihu plays a crucial role in improving the livelihoods of local farmers. Maniriho, a sheep farmer who prefered to only reveal one name, noted that the premium prices paid by Congolese buyers have significantly boosted his income, allowing him to provide for his family and send his children to school.
As part of the PRISM project, RAB imported 45 Merino ewes and 5 rams from Kenya to improve the genetic quality of local sheep and increase mutton and wool productivity. These sheep are bred in Gishwati, where they have rapidly multiplied to 143 in just one year.There was a problem processing your submission. Please try again later.
To support farmers further, RAB has constructed 15 livestock markets in the southern, western, and northern provinces, including Mukamira.