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Beef prices in the affected counties have reportedly surged from Sh520 to Sh660 per kilo, while goat meat now costs Sh750, up from Sh600.
Farmers expect the new system, which will include GPS-enabled air tags for each animal, to provide benefits including access to financial services.
The mass vaccination campaign, announced by President William Ruto in November 2024, aims to prevent further damage to Kenya's livestock sector.
Trained agri-preneurs will visit farms, collect soil data using mobile devices, and transmit it to Kalro laboratories for comprehensive analysis.
Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...
He highlighted the importance of farmers' freedom to make their own choices regarding vaccination, saying, "The cow belongs to an individual, not the...
The leaders further implored the government to involve them more in the livestock export trade that is regionally facilitated by the Lamu port, saying...
He lamented that despite raising several issues to Koskei, they have yet to be addressed, preventing him from effectively carrying out his duties.
Each of the beneficiaries received six goats, with the initiative recording 70 new births so far.
Cattle rustlers and bandits have wreaked havoc in the country’s North Rift region, leading to the loss of hundreds of lives, displacement of residents...
The Bill specifies that minimum returns would apply only to agricultural produce largely consumed locally.
According to the Treasury report, the failure to allocate funds could result in accusations of disregarding the presidential directive.
The facilities, which are supposed to provide basic health services, are severely understaffed, underfunded, and plagued by equipment shortages and fr...
The government plans to vaccinate approximately 22 million cattle and 50 million goats, sheep, and small livestock next year as part of its nationwide...
Ruto explained that the campaign was critical for controlling livestock diseases and boosting the country's ability to export leather and other livest...
The advocates have also asked the ministry to prove that it involved Kenyan livestock farmers in an engagement that informed the decision to roll out...
Kerrow's remarks come after President Ruto on Tuesday defended the national livestock vaccination campaign targeting 21 million cattle and 50 million...
Ruto said the vaccination will target the country's 22 million heads of cattle and 50 million small-stock in a bid to combat diseases that have long a...
Meanwhile, Dr Zainab Gura has been appointed Acting CEO, replacing Isaac Kamau, who was recently named acting CEO by the board.
The Standard Chartered Cup, the bank's flagship futsal event, is a celebration of its partnership with Liverpool FC.
