Livestock Farming Stories

Garissa farmer champions fodder production to combat climate change
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 19, 2025

According to Hassan, farmers need not worry about losses since grass is non-perishable and can be stored for extended periods with proper storage faci...

State says 500,000 cattle vaccinated in fight against foot and mouth disease
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Mar 15, 2025

The campaign, backed by a presidential directive, aims to immunize 22 million cattle and 50 million goats over two years.

Government to establish industrial park to boost livestock farming
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 12, 2025

The Ministry of Agriculture is expected to present concrete measures in the coming weeks on how it plans to support livestock farmers and enhance the...

Livestock vaccination campaign offers much-needed relief to Lamu farmers
Farhiya Hussein  |  Mar 10, 2025

The timing is crucial, as livestock vessels have already docked at the Lamu Port, preparing to export disease-free animals to Oman.

70,000 livestock vaccinated in Turkana County
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Mar 06, 2025

Additionally, all livestock underwent deworming to control internal parasites.

How reopened livestock markets in Baringo are promoting North Rift’s socio-economic growth
Mary Wambui  |  Mar 02, 2025

The return of market days, a key indicator of the resumption of socio-economic activities, is supported by the resumption of normalcy in the North Rif...

Turkana East residents urge county government to finish stalled projects
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 25, 2025

Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.

Residents of Handanki in Wajir appeal for food and water as dry spell intensifies
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 23, 2025

According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to M...

Mutahi Kagwe calls for increased funding to sustain key agricultural programmes
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 22, 2025

Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi questioned the distribution of maize driers, urging the ministry to prioritise high maize-producing regions.

Ruto issues 3,000 title deeds to residents of Garissa Town
Issa Hussein  |  Feb 06, 2025

The president announced that an additional 4,500 title deeds were being processed and would soon be issued to the beneficiaries.

Several livestock markets closed, meat supply disrupted after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Beef prices in the affected counties have reportedly surged from Sh520 to Sh660 per kilo, while goat meat now costs Sh750, up from Sh600.

New livestock identification system set to combat theft and boost market access
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

Farmers expect the new system, which will include GPS-enabled air tags for each animal, to provide benefits including access to financial services.

State's plan to vaccinate 22 million cattle, 50 million goats begins next week
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 22, 2025

The mass vaccination campaign, announced by President William Ruto in November 2024, aims to prevent further damage to Kenya's livestock sector.

Kalro launches digitised soil testing programme to boost agricultural productivity
Eastleigh Voice Reporter  |  Jan 20, 2025

Trained agri-preneurs will visit farms, collect soil data using mobile devices, and transmit it to Kalro laboratories for comprehensive analysis.

Agriculture CS nominee Kagwe advocates for mandatory livestock insurance for farmers
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 14, 2025

Kagwe pointed out the need to address these cultural challenges while promoting practical solutions like insurance to provide financial safety nets fo...

Kagwe: Farmers have the final say on livestock vaccination
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 14, 2025

He highlighted the importance of farmers' freedom to make their own choices regarding vaccination, saying, "The cow belongs to an individual, not the...

Somali community in Lamu expresses concerns over exclusion from livestock trade
Charles Adinda  |  Jan 13, 2025

The leaders further implored the government to involve them more in the livestock export trade that is regionally facilitated by the Lamu port, saying...

Kilifi farmers reap rewards from community-driven goat farming project
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 07, 2025

Each of the beneficiaries received six goats, with the initiative recording 70 new births so far.

Ruto orders schools closed due to insecurity in Kerio Valley reopened
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 06, 2025

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...

Bill seeks to create fund to secure 20 per cent minimum returns for Kenyan farmers
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 02, 2025

The Bill specifies that minimum returns would apply only to agricultural produce largely consumed locally.

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