Professor Andrew Peters brings with him a wealth of experience in veterinary science and global livestock development.
Before rolling out interventions, MaziwaPlus will investigate the social, economic, and behavioural drivers of mastitis and antibiotic use.
The construction of the landing sites is expected to benefit thousands of fisherfolk by providing safer, cleaner, and better-equipped environments for landing, handling, and storing fish.
The livestock restocking is part of a broader county-wide resilience strategy funded through the Ward Development Fund, towards which KES50 million (around US$385,000) has been allocated.
The master plan is being developed against the backdrop of severe and frequent climate disruptions that have eroded pastoral incomes.
With demand for animal-source foods projected to increase by 30% by 2050, the SAAF program seeks to address the pressing challenge of how to produce more food with fewer environmental costs.
The logistics sector is “the backbone of industrial progress,” underscoring the new event’s relevance across multiple value chains.
Agriculture and Livestock Development CS Mutahi Kagwe said the waiver should reduce the stiff competition between food millers and animal feed manufacturers for the scarce white maize stock.
The Hub will serve as a collaborative platform for scientists, researchers, and industry stakeholders to drive research, innovation, and capacity-building in animal health.
The app is designed to equip tilapia farmers with practical tools to improve fish care and overall farm performance.