livestock vaccination programme Stories

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...

Revealed: No funds allocated yet for Ruto's planned livestock vaccination drive
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 22, 2024

According to the Treasury report, the failure to allocate funds could result in accusations of disregarding the presidential directive.

Why gov't should put breaks on livestock vaccination plan - Veterinary doctors
Lucy Mumbi  |  Dec 17, 2024

The government plans to vaccinate approximately 22 million cattle and 50 million goats, sheep, and small livestock next year as part of its nationwide...

President Ruto rebukes vaccine critics again, insists on benefits for farmers
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 17, 2024

Ruto explained that the campaign was critical for controlling livestock diseases and boosting the country's ability to export leather and other livest...

Lawyers demand identity of vaccine to be administered on Kenyan livestock
Joseph Ndunda  |  Dec 12, 2024

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...

Ex-Mandera Senator Kerrow faults Ruto govt for neglecting livestock sector
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Dec 11, 2024

Kerrow's remarks come after President Ruto on Tuesday defended the national livestock vaccination campaign targeting 21 million cattle and 50 million...

Anyone opposing livestock vaccination is mad, possibly stupid, says Ruto
Charles Adinda  |  Dec 10, 2024

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...

Countywide livestock vaccination campaign launched in Mandera
Adan Mohamed  |  Jul 09, 2024

The initiative aims to protect the livelihoods of pastoral communities and enhance resilience against frequent disease outbreaks among livestock.

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