Utunzi: Advancing Animal Welfare in Kenya – A 2024 Review.

By Stephen Ouma @ 2025-02-20T18:57 (+13)

Utunzi Animal Welfare Organization is a registered animal welfare organization dedicated to protecting farm animals from cruelty in Kenya. Through rigorous research, advocacy, and corporate outreach, we are committed to sparing millions of animals in Kenya from unnecessary suffering. Thanks to your continued support, we’ve made significant strides in raising awareness, educating communities, and advocating for humane farming practices across the country.

We are thrilled to share a summary of our key achievements in 2024:

Corporate Outreach Successes

In 2024, we secured three key cage-free commitments in Kenya, including one from a local bakery and two from a 4-star and 5-star hotel. These commitments mark a significant step forward in improving animal welfare standards within the corporate sector. We continue to work hard in engaging local food companies to secure new cage-free commitment wins.

Empowering Farmers for Cage-Free Systems

Our cage-free awareness initiative has been a tremendous success, with field officers actively engaging poultry farmers across Kenya; reaching over 200 small and medium-scale producers with animal welfare messaging. By educating farmers on ethical and sustainable farming practices, we are driving a vital shift toward more humane systems. With your ongoing support, we can expand this initiative and advocate for stronger policies to phase out battery cages.

Inspiring the Next Generation

University and college students play a crucial role in our advocacy efforts. Through our Students’ Animal Welfare Seminars, we have seen tremendous growth in awareness and commitment to animal welfare at institutions such as Egerton University and Eldoret TTI, collectively reaching over 1000 students with detailed animal welfare education. With your help, we can further expand this initiative to inspire even more young advocates for animal rights.

Nationwide Advocacy: Reaching Broader Audiences

Our cage-free campaign workshops, supported by the Open Wing Alliance (OWA), have brought together farmers, veterinarians, government officials, and corporate stakeholders to map out a path to a cage-free future for Kenya. Additionally, our appearances on radio and TV talk shows have allowed us to reach a wider audience, educating the public on the ethical treatment of animals. We held 2 radio talk shows and 2 TV talk shows in total, in different languages thus reaching thousands.

Advancing Research & Knowledge Sharing

Our newly revamped website enhances transparency and accessibility to vital animal welfare research. The growing resource hub now features over five key publications, helping shape informed policies and promoting best practices in animal welfare.

Your Support Makes It All Possible!

None of this would be possible without YOU—our dedicated donors, partners, and advocates. Every contribution enables us to extend our reach, fund educational programs, and ensure that animal welfare continues to be a priority in Kenya. 

Together, we are creating lasting change. Thank you for standing with us. Please check out our website and social media to learn more about the work we do!