Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million

Herders Narok raise alarm over rise in donkey meat supply despite ban in Kenya as population drops to less than a million

Increased global demand for donkey meat and skin led to the establishment and licensing of donkey slaughterhouses in 2016 but later, the slaughter houses were shut down in 2020 following an increased rate of donkey theft.

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Scientists scale up research on indigenous African livestock to improve output, food security and climate resilience

Scientists scale up research on indigenous African livestock to improve output, food security and climate resilience

ILRI Director General Appolinaire Djikeng said that the initiative would include measuring methane from 3,000 cows and production traits in five African countries using advanced laser detectors, and mobile apps, linked to existing data on 9,000 cows.

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Nyeri in central Kenya reels under livestock theft as local security teams accused of abetting crime

Nyeri in central Kenya reels under livestock theft as local security teams accused of abetting crime

Mwiwawi called for concerted efforts between the residents and the security team to help stem the vice before farmers lose their livelihoods. He also vowed to deal sternly with individuals colluding with the gangs to steal livestock from others.

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Kenya’s finance minister sets aside Ksh47.6 billion for agriculture in Ksh4.29 trillion budget

Kenya’s finance minister sets aside Ksh47.6 billion for agriculture in Ksh4.29 trillion budget

In order to promote livestock production, the cabinet secretary further proposed, Ksh2.3 billion for de-risking, inclusion and value enhancement of pastoral economies programme, Ksh1.6 billion for Kenya livestock commercialization programme and Ksh280 million for the livestock value chain support project.

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