Nyandarua County is preparing to roll out a large-scale vaccination and registration campaign targeting more than 370,000 livestock in an effort to curb the spread of Foot and Mouth disease (FMD). The exercise, county officials say, will not only safeguard animal health but also protect the livelihoods of thousands of farmers who depend on dairy and beef production.

Nyandarua Sets Stage for Massive Foot and Mouth Disease Vaccination and Digital Registration of Livestock

County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Agriculture, Agribusiness, Livestock and Fisheries, Hon. Francis Miring’u, announced the program during a sensitization meeting with National Government Administration officials in Karau Ward, Ol’Kalou Sub-County. He emphasized that the campaign is critical to minimizing the devastating impact of the highly contagious disease on the county’s livestock sector.

“The Foot and Mouth disease outbreak has in the past led to significant economic losses for our farmers. This vaccination drive is aimed at providing a lasting solution by building immunity among our herds while strengthening disease surveillance,” said Hon. Miring’u.

The CECM was accompanied by Nyandarua County Commissioner, Mr. Abdirisak Jaldesa, who reaffirmed the government’s commitment to supporting farmers through joint interventions that combine animal health, security, and technology.

A key highlight of the campaign will be the digital registration of all livestock through an innovative e-voucher database system dubbed the “Mifugo 360 Super App.” The system is designed to enhance livestock traceability by maintaining digital health records while also helping farmers curb cases of cattle theft, which remain a concern in pastoral and farming communities. Through the app, each animal will be assigned a unique digital identity, making it easier to track vaccinations, health status, and ownership.

The program is being implemented through ward-based cooperative societies, a move that aims to strengthen grassroots participation and ensure efficient service delivery to farmers across the county. Officials noted that the cooperative model will also allow farmers to access extension services more effectively while encouraging collective responsibility in disease control.

Earlier in the day, Chief Officers Mr. John Kariuki (Livestock and Fisheries) and Mr. Samuel Gitaka (Agriculture and Agribusiness) held a sensitization session with County agricultural officers. They highlighted that the exercise is part of a wider collaboration with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), which supports counties in improving agricultural productivity and market competitiveness.

“This initiative brings together vaccination, registration, and cooperative organization under one roof. It is not only a step toward eradicating Foot and Mouth disease but also toward building a modern, technology-driven livestock management system in Nyandarua,” said Mr. Kariuki.

The launch of the program is expected to give farmers renewed confidence as Nyandarua continues to position itself as one of Kenya’s leading dairy-producing counties. Stakeholders believe that by integrating animal health interventions with digital innovation, the county is setting a new standard for livestock management in the country.

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