KENYA. The Government is set to implement a livestock tagging initiative aimed at enhancing traceability. This process involves use of tags on livestock, enabling their tracking throughout their lifecycle, from birth to market.
According to the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock, Cs Dr. Andrew Karanja, this system enhances transparency, improves disease monitoring and control, and facilitates local and international markets.
This comes amid the Contentious Planned Nationwide Livestock Vaccination Drive in the Country which has been met with rejection from several Citizens.
Despite President William Ruto's administration and leaders affiliated to the Kenya-Kwanza administration defending the Vaccination drive, Kenyans have suspected 'foul play in the drive.
President Ruto drummed up support for the Livestock Vaccination Campaign during his New Years Eve at Kisii State Lodge on December 31, 2024.
" We aim to free our livestock from deadly infectious diseases, alleviating the fears of pastoralists and stockkeepers from devastating outbreaks. This is why the nationwide livestock vaccination campaign will be a game-changer." Ruto said.
" Unlike segmented vaccination efforts that left some areas unprotected and vulnerable to outbreaks, thereby risking re-infection in vaccinated regions, this voluntary comprehensive approach will eradicate these threats comprehensively once and for all." he Added.
The head of State, revealed that subsidised fertiliser is already in stores waiting for farmers. " We plan to achieve higher yields from every crop, ensuring even greater rewards for our hardworking farmers and food security for all Kenyans." he noted.
