Influence of Technology Adaptation on Backyard Poultry Farming Production in Embakasi East Constituency, Nairobi County, Kenya

Backyard poultry farming remains an essential livelihood and food security strategy in Kenya’s urban and peri-urban settings. However, productivity is constrained by limited access to modern technologies, inadequate knowledge, and weak market linkages. This study investigated the influence of technology adaptation on backyard poultry production in Embakasi East Constituency, Nairobi County. Using a descriptive mixed-method design, data were collected from 90 poultry farmers selected through purposive and cluster sampling. Quantitative data were analysed using the Statistical Package for Social Sciences (SPSS), while qualitative data were thematically analysed. Results revealed low levels of technology adoption, with respondents citing limited access to digital tools, inadequate training, and high costs of inputs. Farmers who had received basic technological training reported relatively higher productivity and improved disease control. The study concludes that access to relevant technology, training, and veterinary support significantly influences production efficiency in backyard poultry systems. It recommends integrated policy interventions, capacity building, and affordable innovations that are tailored to urban poultry farmers. Strengthening extension services and fostering digital inclusion could enhance both productivity and sustainability of backyard poultry farming in Kenya’s urban economy.

10.47772/IJRISS.2025.910000262

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