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Kenya Poultry Farmers Call for Protection as Foreign Competition Raises Pressure on Local Producers
Kenya poultry farmers are calling for government protection, saying rising foreign competition, high feed costs and limited access to affordable credit are putting local producers under growing pressure. sociation says…
Dairy Cow Health During El Niño in Kenya 2026: Complete Guide to Preventing Foot Rot, Mastitis, Milk Drop and Improving Zero-Grazing Units
Learn how to improve dairy cow health during El Niño in Kenya with expert advice on preventing foot rot, mastitis, milk drop, and upgrading zero-grazing units. Discover practical drainage solutions,…
Dairy Farmers in Meru to Benefit as New Animal Feed Mill Begins Production
Dairy farmers in Meru County are set to benefit from lower production costs and improved access to quality livestock feeds following the commissioning of a new animal feed manufacturing plant…
Kenya Rolls Out ANITRAC Livestock Identification System to Unlock Global Export Markets
The Government has launched the nationwide ANITRAC livestock identification and traceability system to improve disease control, curb livestock theft, strengthen food safety and unlock premium export markets for Kenyan livestock…
Kenya’s Animal Feed Market Controlled by Four Firms, Driving Up Food Prices – CAK Report
A 2024 report by the Competition Authority of Kenya reveals how limited competition in the feed Market is raising costs for livestock farmers and threatening food affordability nationwide. There have…
From Two Piglets to a Thriving Agribusiness: Real Stories from Kiambu Farmers
Pig farming in Kiambu County is experiencing a remarkable transformation, bringing prosperity and renewed hope to thousands of farmers across the region. Once seen as a small-scale, low-income venture, pig…
Farmers in Lari Empowered Through Bold Pig Farming Program
Kiambu County launches a high-impact pig farming initiative in Lari Sub-County, providing piglets and inputs to boost agribusiness, create jobs, and support smallholder farmers. Farmers in Lari Sub‑County received a…
Galla Goats vs. East African Local Goats: Why Galla Might Be the Smarter Choice for Farmers
Recently, I came across a discussion comparing Galla goats with the East African local goats that most farmers are used to. It’s a debate that keeps coming up, especially among…