The Zambian government has increased the budgetary allocation to Kanyama Cattle Breeding Centre in Mwinilunga District, Northwestern Province, from K600,000 to K2.9 million to boost livestock production in 2026.
The additional funding is expected to enhance the centre’s operations and address long-standing challenges since its establishment in 2013, including electrification and the construction of a loading bay.
The development was disclosed during a fact-finding visit by a Presidential Delivery Unit (PDU) team led by Assistant Director Kalonde Mutuna, which assessed the facility’s performance and explored solutions to support the national target of achieving K1 billion worth of cattle exports in 2026.
Meanwhile, Chief Kanyama of the Lunda-speaking people of Mwinilunga District thanked President Hakainde Hichilema for placing the centre’s workers on the government payroll, saying the move will boost staff morale.
The traditional leader described the increased allocation as a positive step that will help improve operations and address many of the challenges facing the centre.
