What to Farm in Kajiado County: Crops, Livestock and Profit
Kajiado ranks 1st for broilers and 5th for pigs among Kenya's counties. Below is everything the latest national figures record there.
Where Kajiado Leads Kenya
Rank 1 means the biggest producer or herd among counties that report the product.
Dry beans
42,525 tonnes
8th of 39 counties
47,957 ha · 0.9 t per ha · 5.2% of Kenya
Meat goats
1 million animals
10th of 47 counties
3.0% of Kenya
Source: KNBS National Agriculture Production Report 2023 to 2024. Shares compare Kajiado with all of Kenya. Counties report figures to the national team and some years swing sharply.
Crops Grown in Kajiado: 2023 Figures
Area, output and yield for every crop the national report records in Kajiado.
| Crop | Area (ha) | Output | Yield (t per ha) | National rank | Share of Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coffee | Not given | 7 t clean coffee | Not given | 30th of 32 | <0.1% |
| Dry beans | 47,957 | 42,525 t | 0.9 | 8th of 39 | 5.2% |
| Pigeon peas | 100 | 62 t | 0.6 | 14th of 19 | <0.1% |
| Irish potatoes | 1,699 | 10,874 t | 6.4 | 16th of 28 | 0.5% |
| Finger millet | 15 | 15 t | 1.0 | 25th of 27 | <0.1% |
| Green grams (ndengu) | 87 | 48 t | 0.6 | 25th of 33 | <0.1% |
| Cowpeas | 105 | 47 t | 0.4 | 28th of 37 | <0.1% |
| Maize | 33,241 | 40,733 t | 1.2 | 30th of 47 | 1.1% |
| Sorghum | 2 | 2 t | 1.0 | 40th of 41 | <0.1% |
| Sweet potatoes | 27 | 88 t | 3.3 | 41st of 42 | <0.1% |
Yield is output divided by area. Coffee is the 2022 to 2023 crop year. Sugar, tea and cotton show processed output.
Livestock and Poultry Kept in Kajiado
Numbers kept in Kajiado in 2023, ranked against other counties.
| Animal or bird | Number kept | National rank | Share of Kenya |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hair sheep | 959,654 | 5th of 47 | 4.4% |
| Meat goats | 1 million | 10th of 47 | 3.0% |
| Beef cattle | 378,400 | 13th of 47 | 2.3% |
| Dairy cattle | 137,500 | 16th of 47 | 2.5% |
| Dairy goats | 3,453 | 32nd of 47 | 0.6% |
| Pigs | 51,318 | 5th of 43 | 6.1% |
| Donkeys | 40,102 | 8th of 46 | 2.3% |
| Camels | 2,653 | 15th of 26 | <0.1% |
| Rabbits | 15,694 | 17th of 46 | 2.0% |
| Beehives | 21,061 | 22nd of 47 | 1.3% |
| Broilers | 1 million | 1st of 47 | 18.2% |
| Layers | 156,617 | 9th of 47 | 2.4% |
| Quails | 100 | 17th of 19 | 0.3% |
| Turkeys | 1,347 | 24th of 44 | 0.6% |
| Guinea fowl | 653 | 24th of 38 | 0.8% |
| Ducks | 2,032 | 34th of 45 | 0.4% |
| Geese | 980 | 34th of 43 | 0.5% |
| Indigenous chicken | 324,284 | 38th of 47 | 0.6% |
When to Plant in Kajiado
Kenya has long rains from March to May and short rains from late October to December. We have no settled pattern for Kajiado, so plan around these two rainy periods.
Blocks show the usual months.
Source: FEWS NET Kenya country book, citing a 2024 Ministry of Agriculture official. Rain onset is erratic, so planting can stretch from March to May. Windows suit crops of 4 to 7 months. Tea, coffee, macadamia and sugarcane go in at the start of the rains. Altitude changes the pattern inside a county, so ask your sub-county agricultural officer.
Five-Year Trends in Kajiado
Output of the leading products since 2019. Bars compare years, and the dark bar is the latest.
Dry beans
Up 34% since 2019
tonnes
Maize
Up 152% since 2019
tonnes
Irish potatoes
Up 151% since 2019
tonnes
Finger millet
Up 650% since 2019
tonnes
Source: KNBS National Agriculture Production Report 2023 to 2024. Counties report these figures and they can swing from year to year. Read the direction, not one year.
The Main Products in Kajiado
A short read on each of the five strongest products, with the numbers behind it.
Broilers
Kajiado recorded about 1 million broilers in 2023. That ranks 1st of 47 counties and gives 18.2% of Kenya's total. Check farm gate prices on KAMIS and ask your sub-county agricultural office about buyers.
Pigs
Kajiado recorded about 51,318 pigs in 2023. That ranks 5th of 43 counties and gives 6.1% of Kenya's total. Check farm gate prices on KAMIS and ask your sub-county agricultural office about buyers.
Hair sheep
Kajiado recorded about 959,654 hair sheep in 2023. That ranks 5th of 47 counties and gives 4.4% of Kenya's total. Sell through livestock markets and traders. Ask the county livestock office for market days.
Dry beans
In 2023 Kajiado produced 42,525 tonnes of dry beans. That ranks 8th of 39 counties and gives 5.2% of Kenya's output. Farmers used 47,957 ha, a yield of 0.9 t per ha. That is about 28% above the national average of 0.7. Output rose 34% between 2019 and 2023. Plant in March to May and late October to December. Markets to check include Kiserian, Kitengela, Loitokitok. Compare prices on KAMIS before you sell.
Donkeys
Kajiado recorded about 40,102 donkeys in 2023. That ranks 8th of 46 counties and gives 2.3% of Kenya's total. Check farm gate prices on KAMIS and ask your sub-county agricultural office about buyers.
Where to Sell in Kajiado
Buyers, factories and markets to check first. Each one is a lead, not a promise.
Confirm before delivering. Every name here is a lead from a research directory compiled on 8 November 2026. Operators, catchments and rules change. We have not checked each one.
How to find a buyer in Kajiado
- Check farm gate and wholesale prices on KAMIS. It covers five markets in every county.
- Ask the county cooperative officer which registered societies buy your product.
- Visit the buyer first. Ask for the grade, price, payment date and who pays transport.
- Start with one small delivery before you commit your harvest.
Livestock
Livestock markets listed: Namanga (livestock and border trade); Kiserian (livestock and farm produce).
Ask the county livestock or veterinary office for market names and days. Never move animals without the right permits.
Fruit and vegetable exporters
Exporters and packhouses listed:
- Namelok Exotics (K) Ltd
Access: exporters usually buy under contract. Ask about grade, packaging and payment terms.
Grain and pulses
National buyers and channels:
- National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) depots
- Unga Group
- Pembe Flour Mills
- Mombasa Maize Millers
- Capwell Industries
- Kitui Flour Mills
Confirm grades, bag sizes and payment terms before you deliver.
Produce markets
| Market | Commonly traded |
|---|---|
| Kiserian | potatoes, cabbages, tomatoes, onions, livestock |
| Kitengela | tomatoes, onions, cabbages, sukuma wiki, potatoes |
| Loitokitok | tomatoes, onions, maize, beans, bananas |
| Namanga | livestock, tomatoes, onions, beans, maize |
| Ngong | potatoes, cabbages, tomatoes, onions, carrots |
| Ongata Rongai | tomatoes, onions, cabbages, sukuma wiki, bananas |
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Rain and Soil in Kajiado County
Kajiado is in the Semi-Arid Uplands zone of the national strategy. These notes describe the whole zone, not one farm.
- Crops the zone favours
- Dryland crops such as sorghum and peas.
- Livestock and fish
- Beef cattle.
- Rain and soil
- One season of low rain. Acidic soils of low to medium fertility.
- Farming households
- About 0.5 million farming households
- Typical rainfall
- 600 to 1,200 mm
- Typical farm size
- 2 to 5 acres
- Typical household income
- about KES 15,000 a month
Income, farm size and rainfall are 2019 strategy estimates. Read the AEZ guide to see how zones are set.
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What These Figures Do Not Show
Fruit and vegetables
The report has no county figures for tomatoes, avocados or onions. Check local buyers first.
Fish
Fish output is reported by lake and sea, not by county. See the fish guide.
Your ward
Soil and rain change inside a county. Ask your sub-county agricultural officer.
Your profit
Output is not profit. Run your own costs in the profit calculator.
Questions About Farming in Kajiado
What crops grow best in Kajiado County?
Kajiado ranks 1st for broilers and 5th for pigs. The biggest crop areas are dry beans (47,957 ha), maize (33,241 ha), Irish potatoes (1,699 ha).
Which livestock is common in Kajiado County?
Kajiado ranks 1st for broilers, 5th for pigs, 5th for hair sheep. The table above lists every animal and bird recorded.
Which fruits, vegetables and fish suit Kajiado County?
The national report has no county figures for these. See the strategy list for Kajiado above, then check local buyers and water.
What agro-ecological zone is Kajiado County in?
The national strategy places Kajiado in the Semi-Arid Uplands zone. Our AEZ guide explains how zones, rain and soil shape what you can grow.
How do I work out profit in Kajiado County?
Open the farm profit calculator, choose your product, then enter your acres, yield and local price.
Does this cover my sub-county or ward?
No. The national figures stop at county level. Soil and rain change across a county, so ask your sub-county agricultural officer.
Where do the figures come from?
The KNBS National Agriculture Production Report 2023 to 2024 is the source. Figures are for 2023, and coffee uses crop year 2022 to 2023.
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About This Page
Updated 8 November 2026. Production figures are 2023 data from the national report. Buyer and season notes were compiled on the same date.
How we made this page
County output, area and rank come from the KNBS National Agriculture Production Report 2023 to 2024. Rank compares Kajiado with the counties that report the product. Yield is output divided by area. Trend charts use the same report’s five-year tables.
Planting seasons follow the FEWS NET Kenya country book, which cites a 2024 Ministry of Agriculture official. Zone details come from the 2019 national strategy (ASTGS), explained in our AEZ guide.
Buyer names come from four sources. One is third-party research for Agcenture. The others are the Coffee Directorate Year Book, Brookside’s supplier page and the Kenya Dairy Board register. Prices come from KAMIS. We have not verified each buyer. Tell us if something is wrong.
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