Who is Dr. Kwabena?
Dr. Kwabena Darko is recognized as the King of Poultry. He is a well-known entrepreneur, religious clergyman, and former politician. He owns Darko Farms, which is known for its high-quality day-old chicks, eggs, and chicken meat.
How old is Rev Dr. Darko?
79 years. He was born on October 23, 1942.
Who is the CEO of Darko Farms?
Darko Farms is headed by Dr. Darko and is one of Ghana’s most successful poultry companies. Darko farms supply more than half of Ghana’s day-old chickens as well as a significant amount of the country’s table eggs and dressed chicken.
How did Darko Farms start?
In the late 1950s, he studied agriculture at the Ruppin Institute with a major in poultry science. His interest in poultry was sparked by his young age’s involvement in assisting his mother’s small chicken farm. With the advanced skills he received at the Ruppin Institute, he returned to Ghana to expand the family’s 5,000-bird business to 100,000 egg-laying birds.
Honours and Awards for outstanding contributions
He was awarded the Grand Medal Order of the Volta, National Award for Agriculture Contributions in 1978. The Republic of Ghana’s Order of the Volta is a prestigious order. It was established in 1960 and is given to those who have rendered great contributions to the country. He has earned various accolades, the most significant of which are listed here.
| Year | Dr. Kwabena Darko Honours |
|---|---|
| 1978 | Honorary Certificate for Selfless Devotion to Charity by Christian Voluntary Society |
| 1982 | Award by Ghana Animal Science Association for Outstanding Contribution to the Association |
| 1984 | Best Farmer Award, Royal Agriculture Show, London |
| 1985 | Honorary Member, Ghana Science Association |
| 1986 | National Best Poultry Farmer |
| 2002 | Honorary Doctorate of Science Degree by KNUST |
Positions held by Darko Farms CEO
| Year | Dr. Kwabena Darko Positions |
|---|---|
| 1969 – Present | Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Darko Farms |
| 2003 – Present | Chancellor, Regent University College of Science and Technology |
| 1994–Present | Member, Nominating Committee of the African Prize for Leadership |
| 1994–Present | Chairman, Sinapi Aba Trust |
Successful farmers in Ghana
Darko Farms Limited was founded by Dr. Darko, a Ghanaian entrepreneur. He began farming as a teenager and developed his business from the ground up, becoming one of Ghana’s most successful farmer.
Dr. Darko net worth
Kwabena Darko’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $10 million.
