livestock diseases Stories

Refugees join Turkana’s livestock watchdog network after intensive animal health training
Issa Hussein  |  Nov 05, 2025

Twenty new community animal disease reporters, including three refugees, complete intensive training to strengthen early detection and reporting of li...

TikTok removes over 590,000 videos in Kenya for violating guidelines
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Nov 04, 2025

TikTok has been facing increased scrutiny in Kenya following a March 2025 investigation that found minors were vulnerable to sexualised livestreams on...

Only six in 10 Kenyan health facilities adequately equipped for quality care - report
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 30, 2025

The survey, which examined 3,605 facilities across all counties, including all public Level 4 and 5 hospitals, found that millions of patients, especi...

Court nullifies Agriculture Ministry tender to lease Bachuma Livestock Station
Carolyne Kubwa  |  Oct 28, 2025

Taita Taveta officials told the court that the project would deprive residents of a key county asset used as a breeding centre for superior beef and g...

Rift Valley fever: What it is, how it spreads and how to stop it
The Conversation  |  Oct 27, 2025

It is important to follow basic health precautions when Rift Valley fever appears. Wash your hands regularly. Wear protective gear when handling anima...

Google Gemini to let users ‘circle’ images for smarter visual searches
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Oct 24, 2025

The new feature will debut first on the Pixel 9 series and select Samsung Galaxy devices, before expanding to more Android phones.

Data gaps threaten Kenya’s health goals as key indicators on mental health, drugs go unmeasured
Lucy Mumbi  |  Oct 21, 2025

The brief highlights that 11 indicators remain untracked because data is missing, outdated or not disaggregated by gender, age or region, obscuring th...

Somalia’s livestock exports set to top Sh129 billion as war and bans hit rivals
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 20, 2025

Experts warn, however, that to sustain this momentum, Somalia must enhance regulation, invest in infrastructure, and build climate resilience to suppo...

Multi-agency team recovers 17 stolen goats in Marsabit, suspect arrested
Issa Hussein  |  Oct 05, 2025

The recovery was carried out by a joint team comprising officers from Laisamis Police Station, National Government Administration Officers, National P...

Ramaphosa slams Israel, calls for release of Mandela’s grandson seized in Gaza flotilla
Bashir Mbuthia  |  Oct 02, 2025

Before joining the flotilla, Mandla Mandela compared the plight of Palestinians under Israeli occupation to apartheid in South Africa.

Is extra virgin olive oil really better? A nutritionist weighs in
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 20, 2025

Is extra virgin olive oil truly better than regular or “pure” olive oil? Does its higher price reflect real nutritional benefits, or is it just market...

Content creators can now stream in both portrait and landscape modes simultaneously on YouTube
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 17, 2025

In the new setup, mobile viewers holding their phones vertically will see a portrait-formatted stream, while those using a desktop or Smart TV will ex...

Kenya losing over Sh18 billion annually to tsetse fly-linked livestock diseases — CS Kagwe
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 17, 2025

Kagwe made the remarks while opening the 37th International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control Conference in Nairobi.

Inside Sh433 billion drive to cut methane emissions from African farms
Alfred Onyango  |  Sep 12, 2025

Without intervention, experts from the International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) warn that the emissions could triple by 2050.

PS Kiptoo: Government has full control of e-Citizen platform
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

The PS said that doubts over its control were misplaced since vendors had “completely and unconditionally” surrendered the platform to government agen...

Students at risk as 85 per cent of schools lack insurance - AKI report
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 12, 2025

According to the study, many schools also lack basic safety equipment such as fire extinguishers, emergency exits, perimeter walls, and updated record...

Google’s Gemini AI goes multimodal with audio uploads
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Sep 09, 2025

According to Google, audio uploads have been the most requested feature since Gemini launched.

MPs slam Ministry of Health over SHA failures, demand urgent reforms
Lucy Mumbi  |  Sep 04, 2025

MPs raised concerns that Kenyans are struggling to access services despite being registered under the new scheme, citing delays in claims, stalled aut...

Ministry of Agriculture set to launch e-voucher system for livestock vaccination
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Sep 02, 2025

Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke said the system will initially be piloted in selected regions to test its effectiveness befor...

Kenyan mother’s brave battle with hepatitis B: From liver cancer to a life-saving transplant
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 31, 2025

Over 300 million people worldwide live with hepatitis, causing 1.5 million deaths annually, mostly in sub-Saharan Africa and Asia, with Kenya accounti...

TikTok launches artists’ platform in Kenya to boost music growth, fan engagement
Lucy Mumbi  |  Aug 27, 2025

Key features of the platform include song and post performance analytics, detailed audience insights, step-by-step guides to TikTok tools and the new...

TikTok unveils interactive gifting feature to boost live stream engagement
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Aug 21, 2025

Another way is when a viewer sends a designated gift, it can instantly activate changes such as altering the room’s lighting, playing sound effects, o...

Pregnancy without check-ups: The hidden dangers facing women in Nairobi slums
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 07, 2025

Between weeks 11 and 13, a woman should undergo comprehensive screening, including an ultrasound to monitor foetal development and determine gestation...

Taita Taveta farmers to benefit from digital-driven livestock vaccination campaign
Farhiya Hussein  |  Aug 03, 2025

The innovative platform connects farmer cooperatives with veterinary experts, vaccine suppliers, and key partners, including Safaricom and Mifugo 360,...

Liver cancer deaths set to double by 2050 as alcohol drives Kenya’s crisis
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 02, 2025

Currently, Africa reports just under 74,000 liver cancer cases annually, with projections indicating this number will exceed 181,000 by 2050. In Kenya...

Cabinet approves Bill to combat healthcare malpractice, enhance patient safety
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 29, 2025

The Bill introduces a unified quality assurance framework designed to eliminate entrenched fraud, weak oversight and collusion within Kenya’s healthca...

Kenya to produce 70 million livestock vaccine doses annually by 2027
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 25, 2025

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe said Kenya was already earning continental recognition for its vaccine exports an...

Senators slam SHA over "punitive" full-year contribution rule, cite constitutional violations
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 23, 2025

The legislators have described the policy as punitive, demanding an immediate intervention from the Ministry of Health.

How to cook classic Somali liver fry
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Jul 22, 2025

Somali-style spicy liver fry reflects the warmth and resourcefulness of the Somali kitchen. It is quick to prepare, rich in nutrients, and full of the...

Court orders Assets Recovery Agency to return Sh3.8 million to Nairobi trader after 5-year legal battle
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jul 20, 2025

Mohammed Hassan Sharif was arrested on July 13, 2020, at a roadblock along the Nairobi-Garissa Highway in Migwani, Kitui County, after police found hi...

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