Building a stud, one good animal at a time

The story of Muozi Boran Stud begins in the 1980s among the misty, rolling hills of the Nyanga highlands. It was here that Costa Duri first settled, dedicating his life to the land and laying the foundation for our family's agricultural legacy. In those early decades, blessed with abundant rainfall and seemingly endless rainy seasons, the valley echoed with the sounds of Brahman cattle and sheep thriving in the lush, green pastures.

Costa Duri, affectionately known to all as Mdara Magura, SaMagura, or Maguranyanga, passed away in 2016. Though he is no longer with us, his unwavering work ethic, love for the livestock, and deep connection to the land remain the beating heart of our operation. He is, and always will be, our ultimate inspiration.

While the second generation carefully maintained the traditional Brahman operation, time did not stand still. Today, stewardship of the land has transitioned to the third generation. We stepped into a world vastly different from the one our grandfather encountered in the 1980s. Faced with the stark realities of climate change, shorter rainy seasons, unpredictable weather patterns, and dwindling grasslands, we realized that preserving our heritage meant we had to innovate. To stay true to the land, we had to change how we farmed it.

This turning point led us to the Boran breed. Renowned for their incredible evolutionary resilience, exceptional drought tolerance, and unparalleled ability to thrive in harsh environments, Borans became our definitive answer to a changing climate.

On February 11, 2021, we introduced our first Boran sire, Gweru, an exceptional bull bred by Greg Maggs of MRG Borans. The promising results from this initial cross anchored our confidence and solidified our long-term investment in Boran genetics.

As our commitment grew, we introduced our second Boran sire, Osaka, on April 28, 2024, concurrently retiring Gweru. Osaka, who serves as our principal sire today, was bred by Mussolini Ganyo of Panganayi Boran Stud in Hwedza, Mashonaland East.

To support our expanding herd, we welcomed Tunis on September 12, 2025, to work alongside Osaka. Tunis was bred by Trish Swales of Swales Boran Stud in Mashonaland West.

Our first few years transitioning to the breed have been nothing short of remarkable. The cattle have not merely adapted; they have excelled, proving that the future of resilient regional livestock production lies in these superior genetics.

Today, Muozi Boran Stud stands as one of only two dedicated Boran breeders in Manicaland province. What began as a personal mission to safeguard a family farm has evolved into a responsibility to our community. Local farmers are taking notice, and we are stepping up to supply the growing regional demand for hardy, climate-smart genetics.

Our promise to our stakeholders and fellow farmers is simple: we will honor and preserve the uncompromising quality established by the first generation, while aggressively modernizing our operations to meet the demands of the present day.

We are just beginning this next chapter, and we look forward to sharing the journey with you as we build a sustainable, resilient future for African agriculture.