The Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) is expanding its offerings by introducing mutura—a popular Kenyan blood sausage—to customers purchasing meat at its outlets, targeting fans of the street food delicacy.
Mutura, a traditional sausage made from minced meat, fat, and fresh blood stuffed into cleaned intestines, is a staple across Kenya, commonly sold by roadside vendors and in small eateries.
KMC aims to stand out by offering a hygienically prepared version, bringing the beloved dish closer to consumers while emphasizing food safety.
This move comes as KMC opened its first cashless meat outlet in Kitengela town, Kajiado County, marking the beginning of a broader retail expansion. The store, branded “Kitengela Nyama Haven,” is the first of nine planned outlets to be launched across the country by December.
According to Major General Jattani Gula, who heads the military-run KMC, six of the outlets will be based in the Nairobi Metropolitan area, with three more in the Coast region. He noted that the strategy is expected to generate significant returns.
“We’re banking on this retail model for strong profit margins. Kenya is a meat-loving country, and we want to first capture the local market before expanding globally. Our goal is to eventually have a presence in all 47 counties,” said Maj Gen Gula.
Speaking during the launch event held at the outlet on Namanga Highway, he revealed that KMC is targeting a monthly turnover of Sh500 million from the nine branches.
“Our model also benefits farmers, as we’ll offer ready markets for livestock at competitive prices. We’re not looking to compete with local butchers, but to provide customers with high-quality, Halaal-certified meat,” he added.
The concept of KMC’s “Nyama Havens” was first conceived in 2021, a year after the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) took over operations from the Ministry of Agriculture. The first prototype outlet was created by converting an attic building at the main gate of KMC’s Athi River facility.
