Kenya

The draft documents have already undergone extensive stakeholder and public consultations and this is the final step before submission for Cabinet approval.

Under the new MOU, both institutions will pool their resources to enhance milk production, improve processing practices, and boost consumer awareness.

As part of the efforts, Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, opened a water reservoir at the Nomotio Livestock Improvement Centre valued at US$102,000 (Sh13.2 million).

In Makueni County, the project will benefit over 2,000 youth through sustainable fodder production, agribusiness ventures, and commercialization of livestock feeds.

The continental framework in the works is expected to reframe livestock as a driver of sustainable development, resilience, and food security across the continent.

Kenya lost an estimated 2.5 million livestock during the 2021–2022 drought, calling for a significant shift from emergency relief to long-term resilience.

However, the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) has voiced opposition to the rollout, citing risks they argue warrant a postponement of mass vaccination.

The scientists recommend further research into matching vaccines to virus types, while also exploring new vaccine designs that could provide broader protection.

The outcome will be a national roadmap for reducing methane emissions in livestock, aligned with Kenya’s broader green agenda.

The campaign seeks to promote economic self-reliance by reducing dependence on aid and focusing on commercial agriculture.