The livestock sector investment in Kenya has reached KSh 9.6 billion this year, with KSh 3.3 billion for pastoral resilience and KSh 5 billion for 300,000 farmers.

Livestock Sector Investment in Kenya Hits KSh 9.6 Billion to Boost Farmer Incomes

The government has allocated KSh 9.6 billion to the livestock sector this year. Hon. Jonathan Mueke, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, said the investments are about one thing: putting more money into the pockets of farmers.

The government has set aside KSh 3.3 billion for pastoral resilience to help communities cope with climate shocks and build sustainable livelihoods. Pastoralists in arid and semi-arid areas have been hit hard by recurring droughts, and this funding will support them to adapt and thrive.

A further KSh 1.3 billion has been committed to livestock commercialization, aimed at helping farmers produce for the market and increase their incomes. Many livestock keepers still produce for subsistence, and this investment will help them move into commercial production.

Another KSh 5 billion is supporting more than 300,000 pastoralist farmers in 21 ASAL counties through cooperatives and better market access. Cooperatives give farmers collective bargaining power, allowing them to negotiate better prices and access services that individual farmers cannot.

In the dairy sector, the government is finalizing the acquisition of 650 milk coolers and value addition equipment to reduce losses and improve milk quality. Farmers who previously had to sell their milk immediately can now store it for longer, allowing them to wait for better prices and avoid spoilage.

The livestock sector investment in Kenya is part of a broader strategy to transform the sector, which supports millions of livelihoods across the country. The KSh 3.3 billion for pastoral resilience will support interventions such as water harvesting, fodder production, livestock health services, early warning systems, and drought contingency planning.

The KSh 1.3 billion for livestock commercialization will help farmers access better markets, support value addition and processing, and strengthen linkages between farmers and buyers. The KSh 5 billion for pastoralist farmers through cooperatives is a game changer, as cooperatives can aggregate produce, negotiate better prices, access credit, and provide training and extension services to members.

The acquisition of 650 milk coolers and value addition equipment will transform the dairy sector, where farmers lose up to 30 percent of their milk due to lack of cooling facilities. The new equipment will reduce these losses and improve the quality of milk reaching processors.

The livestock sector investment in Kenya is a sign of the government’s commitment to agriculture, which has been identified as a key driver of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda. The investments are expected to create jobs, increase incomes, and improve food security.

The announcements by PS Mueke have been welcomed by farmers and industry stakeholders, who see the investments as a positive step towards a more productive and profitable livestock sector. The government is committed to continuing its support for the sector, and the goal is simple: a more resilient and profitable livestock sector for farmers.

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