Kenya Livestock Industrial Park Stories
So far, only 16 counties have completed the first phase of the project, even though all counties were expected to benefit.
Ngigi, who spoke in Naivasha, explained that although Kevevapi was ready to produce the vaccines needed, the entire programme had been abandoned becau...
Garissa Agriculture and Livestock CEC Milgo Dubow, who launched the campaign in Dadaab on Friday, said the threat posed by the TADs needed a response...
Dubbed ‘MoreMilk2’, the programme initially covers the counties of Uasin Gishu, Nakuru and Nyandarua and is being implemented in collaboration with th...
Many farmers are doubling their fertiliser uptake, anticipating a bumper harvest that could boost food security and reduce the country’s dependence on...
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...
The campaign, backed by a presidential directive, aims to immunize 22 million cattle and 50 million goats over two years.
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...
The timing is crucial, as livestock vessels have already docked at the Lamu Port, preparing to export disease-free animals to Oman.
Additionally, all livestock underwent deworming to control internal parasites.
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...
Community representatives from Kakulit and Lokoriokot insisted on the need to fund a livestock restocking programme to support livelihoods.
According to the latest forecast by IGAD Climate Prediction and Application Center, Kenya will experience below-average rainfall during the March to M...
Kwanza MP Ferdinand Wanyonyi questioned the distribution of maize driers, urging the ministry to prioritise high maize-producing regions.
The president announced that an additional 4,500 title deeds were being processed and would soon be issued to the beneficiaries.
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...
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 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...
