Kenya's poultry sector, a vital component of its food security and rural economy, is struggling due to a lack of centralized oversight and support. The article advocates for the immediate establishment of a Poultry Board of Kenya to professionalize the industry and protect local farmers from challenges like fluctuating feed prices and unregulated imports.

• Kenya's poultry sector faces challenges including the impact of unregulated imports and disease outbreaks like Newcastle and Avian Influenza.
• The proposed Poultry Board of Kenya would implement standardization, market stabilization, research and development, and crisis response.
• Examples from South Africa, India, and Brazil highlight how similar bodies have transformed their respective poultry industries into robust and globally competitive sectors.