Meat,meat consumption Stories

Milk and maize top the list of Kenya's most consumed food in 2023
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 26, 2025

Counties such as Meru, Nakuru, Nyandarua, Murang’a, and Kiambu led in agricultural production due to their diverse crop outputs.

Kenya's meat production soars to Sh305 billion in 2023, driven by rising demand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

The country produced 556,653 metric tonnes of meat in 2023, marking a 19.8 per cent increase from the 464,512 metric tonnes produced in 2022.

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.

Octopus meal: Delicacy revered by many on Kenya’s coast and said to improve stamina
Farhiya Hussein  |  Jan 02, 2025

It is worth noting that the taste of octopus meat and stew depends largely on how it is prepared.

Stopping mpox: wild meat markets are a root cause and must be made safer
The Conversation  |  Nov 09, 2024

Moral incentives could stem from the pride in ensuring that bushmeat is handled and sold in a way that reduces health risks.

FAO calls for increased camel products awareness to help dependent communities
Alfred Onyango  |  Nov 07, 2024

Notably, in Africa and Asia, Kenya is the largest producer of camel milk followed by Somalia and Pakistan.

Rising global meat consumption linked to increased type 2 diabetes risk- Study
Charity Kilei  |  Aug 22, 2024

To prevent or delay the onset of type 2 diabetes, a healthy diet, regular physical activity, maintaining a healthy weight, and avoiding tobacco use ar...

Veterinary board says slums major hub for Illegal meat trade
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jul 29, 2024

According to the board, the situation has been exacerbated by the distribution of counterfeit livestock movement permits.

Eastleigh's meat market where beef takes a backseat to camel, chicken
Charity Kilei  |  Mar 15, 2024

In Eastleigh, camel meat is priced at Sh700 per kilogram, while goat meat goes for Sh800 per kilogram. Although other proteins, including chicken, are...

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