A lack of land to set up permanent structures and hatchery systems in the country is one of the key challenges faced by the Konguavi Chicken Project. 

The initiative stocks more than 900 egg-laying breeds.

It currently operates from a leased plot situated on the outskirts of Gobabis.

The initial idea for the Konguavi Poultry Project originated in Otjombinde Constituency, according to Nguripopaua Mupia, the project's manager.

Mupia stressed that any project of this nature cannot survive without land of its own, where chickens can be raised alongside a garden to assist with chicken feed, which otherwise can come out costly.

Mupia added that for such a project to survive, you have to own land to set up a garden that will assist with chicken feed, as buying them is a costly exercise.

He further says that owning a chicken project is not a walk in the park, as one needs to follow all strict chicken health protocols to keep up with the industry trends.

The manager added that another segment that holds back the chicken industry is the lack of hatchery equipment, as this will assist most local suppliers with chicken rather than relying on Zambia and South Africa only.

Regional Governor Pijoo Nganate acknowledged that the Konguavi Chicken project has approached his office due to various challenges, but through relevant stakeholders, they are trying their best to find a solution.