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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.

State announces nationwide livestock vaccination drive to boost food security
Issa Hussein  |  Jun 02, 2024

At least 1,500 veterinary surgeons and 6,000 animal health assistants will provide health and husbandry services to farmers across the country.

Kenya and Botswana collaborate on livestock development
Issa Hussein  |  Mar 02, 2024

KAGRC stated the visit aims to explore ways in which Botswana and Kenya can enhance cooperation in the agriculture sector, particularly in animal husb...

Madaraka Day: Ruto announces fresh efforts to improve livestock performance in ASALs
Barack Oduor  |  Jun 01, 2024

Ruto said his administration was prioritising leather, dairy, and red meat value chains under initiatives such as the Livestock Commercialization Proj...

Antibiotic use on Kenya’s dairy farms is putting consumers and animals at risk
Agency  |  Feb 25, 2024

Antibiotics are sometimes used as “quick fixes”, to avoid more costly management measures like regular disinfection, waste management, routine vaccina...

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