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Turkey: Farmer’s tale from hobby to thriving business

Turkey: Farmer’s tale from hobby to thriving business

Rédaction Africa Links 24 with Uganda Monitor
Published on 2024-11-09 10:24:48

Dr Gerald Akankwasa, a general physician at Mulago Hospital, started his backyard flock in Jokolera, Kasangati Town Council, Wakiso District, with just three turkeys in early 2023.

Barely two years later, he now has more than 170 birds of different ages. And with his determination and investment, he may soon become one of the major suppliers of turkey meat around Kampala.

Akankwasa was leaving Kumi Hospital, in eastern Uganda after performing a surgery to fix a patient’s fractured leg when he saw women selling turkeys just opposite. He bought two hens at Shs70,000 and a tom (male)…

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