About Us
Building an integrated livestock and food value chain in Kenya
Backbone Kenya
Established in 2023, Backbone Kenya is a fast-growing and innovative agribusiness company focused on the poultry, livestock, and aquaculture value chains. Its operations include feed manufacturing, breeder farming, hatchery production, and fish farming.
As a subsidiary of Backbone Group, founded in 1995 with over 30 years of experience in feed manufacturing, animal nutrition, and farm management, Backbone Kenya brings strong technical expertise and proven industry know-how to the Kenyan market. The company is committed to providing high-quality feeds, reliable farming solutions, and professional technical support that help farmers improve productivity, feed efficiency, growth performance, and profitability.
Our Mission
From farm to table, to build an integrated livestock and food value chain.
We connect agricultural resources, feed production, poultry farming, and downstream food supply into an integrated value chain to improve efficiency, strengthen supply reliability, and deliver safer, higher-quality livestock and food products to Kenyan and African markets.
Our Vision
To be the leader of Africa's agri-food industry.
We are committed to becoming a trusted and highly competitive leader in Africa's agri-food industry, leveraging our strengths in product and quality standards, production efficiency, and integrated solutions.
Core Values
Win-Win
Creating sustainable growth for customers, employees, partners, communities, and the company.
Collaboration
Solving problems by connecting people, resources, and expertise through trust and communication.
Execution
A results-driven mindset that turns goals into high-quality and efficient delivery.
Integrity
The foundation of how we act: truthful, reliable, responsible, and compliant.
Enthusiasm
A genuine passion for the industry, the mission, and value creation.
Resilience
The ability to stay steady, learn, adapt and move forward despite setbacks.
Feed Production Excellence
Advanced feed formulation, consistent quality control, and reliable supply. Our feeds are scientifically formulated to ensure fast growth, efficient feed conversion, and optimal market weight.
Farmer Support & Training
Free on-farm technical support, farmer education programs, and practical feeding guidance. Our team of qualified veterinary doctors works directly with farmers to improve productivity.
Core Competencies
Strong Distribution Network
Wide availability across Kenya with partnerships with agro-dealers and efficient delivery systems, ensuring our products are easily accessible to farmers nationwide.
Cost-Effective Solutions
Feeds designed for local farming conditions with a focus on maximizing farmer returns. We help Kenyan farmers achieve better growth performance, improved feed efficiency, and higher profitability.