RCID Ltd was contracted by UK LTS International and NIRAS Consulting Group from 2018 to 2022 to conduct a comprehensive baseline, midterm, and final impact evaluation of Uzima Chicken Ltd in Rwanda.

Supported by DFID and AgDevCo, this project aimed to assess the impact of Uzima Chicken on its sales agents and the smallholder farmers who purchase SASSO breed chickens.

The evaluation aims to assess the number of customers benefiting from the sales, document challenges, and lessons learned, and provide actionable recommendations to enhance the project’s outcomes.

These assessments primarily employed quantitative data collection, supplemented by case studies developed from key informant interviews.
The study included a literature review and a survey of 195 Uzima sales agents across all 30 districts of Rwanda, with a focus on capturing the real-world challenges and successes experienced by the agents.
The findings from this evaluation are instrumental for both AgDevCo and Uzima Chicken.

The study also highlighted the empowerment of female sales agents through access to training and resources, ensuring gender-inclusive growth.

Key recommendations included expanding training programs, improving support for sales agents, and enhancing monitoring systems to better track progress and outcomes.
Additionally, fostering stronger linkages between sales agents and smallholder farmers is crucial for maximizing the developmental impact of Uzima Chicken’s operations.