Kenya
-
Kenya intensifies measures to contain African Swine Fever outbreaks
ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.
-
Meru Central Dairy expansion highlights focus on feed and farmer productivity
Meru Central Dairy’s investment in Maziwa Millers forms part of a wider push to increase value addition within the dairy chain rather than relying solely on the sale of raw milk.
-
Kenya fish farm targets East African ornamental fish market
The farm has 15 ponds and produces about 100,000 fish a year
-
Loop expands insect protein pet food portfolio with affordable new range
Loop is no grain. Loop+ is safe grain with an additional animal protein
-
Heifer, Mastercard & KCB launch digital payments initiative for dairy farmers
The project aims to reach 30,000 smallholder dairy farmers over a nine-month pilot period.
-
Meru Dairy Cooperative launches feed mill to lower costs for dairy farmers
The animal feed mill will help dairy farmers in Meru County and nearby counties reduce the cost of production.
-
Kenya becomes first African nation to secure World Veterinary Association Congress
The 2028 congress is expected to bring together more than 2,000 veterinarians, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders from across the world.
-
Maxim Agri, Samakgro to invest US$3.95M in aquafeed plant in Kenya
The facility, to be built in Athi River in Machakos County, will have the capacity to produce more than 20 metric tons of feed per hour.
-
Kenya set aside US$3.6B to tackle animal feed crisis
The Kenyan government is also piloting a Livestock Master Plan to guide county-level investments based on agro-ecological conditions.
-
Antimicrobial resistance puts Kenya’s livestock feed practices under scrutiny
Antimicrobial resistance is linked to an estimated 5.5 million deaths globally each year, underscoring the need for stricter regulation of veterinary medicines.
