Kenyan Man Explains Requirements To Start Crocodile Farming: "Small One At KSh 200k"

• Crocodile farming has emerged as a lucrative niche in Kenya's agricultural sector, offering significant opportunities for SMEs and entrepreneurs
• According to Kenya Wildlife Safaris, crocodile farming presents low failure rates due to robust support systems and a consistent high-demand market for crocodile skins
• A Kenyan on TikTok, @kenyaboreholeexperts, outlined essential requirements for establishing a crocodile farm, emphasising the importance of conducting a feasibility study

Elijah Ntongai, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, has more than three years of financial, business, and technology research expertise, providing insights into Kenyan and global trends.

The Kenyan agricultural sector is booming with SMEs, and for some farmers, crocodile farming has emerged as a lucrative niche.

According to Kenya Wildlife Safaris, crocodile farming presents a lucrative agricultural opportunity with low failure rates due to robust support systems and a consistently high-demand market.

Is crocodile farming legal in Kenya?

The Kenyan government legally regulates crocodile farming under the Wildlife Conservation and Management Act of 2013, categorising it as a form of wildlife utilisation.

To engage in this practice, farmers must adhere to specific criteria and standards set by the government and obtain permits and licenses accordingly.

Crocodile farming is one of the most lucrative business opportunities in Kenya due to the high demand for its skins.

The initial set-up costs for a crocodile farm and maintenance expenses are significant, and it may take over five years to harvest the first stocks.

Success in this venture demands expertise, patience, and confidence before reaping profits from selling crocodile meat or skins in the market.

How to rare crocodiles with borehole water

A Kenyan man on TikTok @kenyaboreholeexperts explained the various requirements for successfully establishing a crocodile farm.

In his TikTok video, the man emphasised the importance of conducting a feasibility study to assess climate, land suitability, and market demand for crocodile farming.

He also stressed the significance of site selection, highlighting the need for ample land space and access to sufficient water from a borehole to ensure it meets the requirements for sustaining crocodile farming operations.

"Conduct a feasibility study on the climate land suitability and market demand. The other thing is site selection. Make sure your borehole has enough water and the land is big enough to hold the infrastructure. Assess the water quality and quantity and ensure it can sustain crocodile farming. Also make sure the water has undergone filtration and you have enough storage to supply water to your crocodiles," said @kenyaboreholeexperts on TikTok.

Additionally, the man underscored the importance of enclosing the infrastructure of the farm entirely for security purposes.

After getting all the necessary permits, you can buy small crocodiles. They are available in South Africa, Thailand, the Philippines, Colombia, the USA, and Australia.

TUKO.co.ke compiles some reactions:

Anto Darkchild said:

"Mimi wacha niuze Crocs gikomba ." (let me keep selling crocs at Gikomba market).

tsolo asked:

"Can I buy small ones?"

Kenya Borehole Experts answered tsolo:

"Yes, a small one KSh 200k."

kiragu asked:

"Crocodile ukiweka who will be your customers utauzia nani sasa."

nzivo nzivo asked:

"What's the cost of one egg? if it's fair I will buy around 40 of them."

Kenya Borehole Experts replied:

"Sorry we don't sell, but you can check with Mamba village."

Gigantic crocodile spotted swimming in Nairobi River

In other related stories, Eastleigh residents were left in awe and excitement after they spotted a huge crocodile swimming in the Nairobi River.

MP Yusuf Hassan, who reported the incident, said the reptile was spotted at Kiambiu Informal Settlement.

Hassan further called for the cleaning and restoration of the river so that it can support life.

Proofreading by Jackson Otukho, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke