Kenya pushes for full implementation of African free trade area to eliminate cross-border barriers to livestock trade
Dr Solomon Munyua, a livestock trade expert noted that Africa imports livestock products worth about $10.2 billion annually, while exports account for only $3.4 billion, creating a trade deficit of roughly $6.8 billion.
Regional governments in north-western Kenya pitch for wider private sector role in refugee assimilation into local economies
KKCF Senior Operations Officer Luba Shara said the fund has invested $12 million, matched by private businesses and supported enterprise development in the refugee and host communities.
Civil society in Turkana questions authorities’ silence as justice for femicide and GBV crimes is reduced to ‘a few goats’ fine in northern Kenya
A non-governmental organisation, Friends of Lake Turkana (FoLT), northern Kenya, is demanding urgent government action following three separate incidents that resulted in maternal death, killing and rape of three women in Turkana County. Director and founder of Friends of Lake Turkana Ikal Ang’elei says the incidents have exposed critical failures...
Pastoralists in arid and semi-arid northern Kenyan welcome Lower Turkwel irrigation raise food production
West Pokot Governor Simon Kachapin noted the dam has existed for over 40 years, yet irrigation potential remains untapped. He thanked President Ruto for initiating the long-awaited project.
Ongoing disarmament of pastoralists in Kenya nets 11 more guns in Tana River in coast region
Speaking after receiving two more guns from the Orma community at Bangali Police Station, area Deputy County Commissioner Joseph Kipkorir thanked the elders from both communities for their continued support in the ongoing disarmament exercise.
Scientists: Kenya needs 80 million tonnes of livestock feed annually to address persistent deficit
Livestock breeds at the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation Naivasha centre. KALRO has for years been at the forefront of undertaking research for enhanced livestock breeds as well as energy-rich fodder for better livestock production. Photo by Erastus Gichohi.
Child neglect, teen pregnancy incidence rise among pastoralists in Kenya’s Kajiado County
Neglect accounted for the highest number at 3,753 cases, where children have parents, but are denied basic needs. Abandonment followed with 162 cases of minors left without any guardian or caregiver. Other cases included 552 of custody disputes, 25 of child marriages, 19 of teenage pregnancy, 13 of sexual assault, five of child labour and four of female genital mutilation.
Clash over water for livestock results in shooting to death of three herders in Marsabit County
The county commissioner pointed out that the incident has confirmed the availability of illegal firearms in wrong hands in the sub-county, which borders Samburu County, adding that a forceful retrieval operation was imminent, unless the ultimatum was heeded to.
Missed deadlines: Minister pledges security in Kenya’s killing fields in four months
The cabinet secretary observed that apart from the ongoing construction of security roads within the troubled areas, the government is collaborating with Communication Authority of Kenya through universal fund to support the locals as well as security personnel in network coverage in order to enable their communication and access to essential services.
Human organ harvesting and cannibalism rock pastoralist communities in north-western Kenya
In the wake of reports of rise in cannibalism and human organ harvesting security apparatus in the region are now on high alert. Police and administrators have launched a manhunt for perpetrators who are said to be targeting mainly juveniles.
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