GOVT. POLICY & REGULATORY

ASF is a highly contagious viral disease affecting domestic and wild pigs.

The World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought is observed annually to raise awareness about land degradation, desertification, and the impacts of drought

Kenya’s livestock base remains one of the largest in Africa, forming the backbone of livelihoods in arid and semi-arid regions.

The proposed changes signal a growing policy focus on reducing compliance costs while maintaining traceability, animal health oversight and food safety requirements

This ruling supports a wider industry role in disease control efforts

Instead of introducing broad new taxes, the government is focusing on widening the tax base, boosting compliance, and improving collection efficiency to hit its KES 3.5 trillion revenue target.

Harmonisation was identified as a key enabler for improving market efficiency and competitiveness.

Srengthening production systems, food safety, and market access would improve the availability of safe and nutritious pork.

CBPP mortality rates can reach up to 50% in affected herds.