Kenya
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Rabies prevention needs stronger One Health action across Africa
On average, the data recorded 162 rabies cases and 84 deaths in dogs each year, compared with 53 cases and six deaths in humans.
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Kenya hands over Bachuma livestock export zone to private operator
Kenya’s Bachuma livestock export zone is set to support disease surveillance, traceability and access to international livestock markets.
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IFAD approves additional US$55M for Kenya livestock programme
The programme currently benefits more than 100,000 rural households across 10 counties.
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Kenya reports 1,470 pig deaths as African swine fever outbreaks continue
Kenya has no effective ASF treatment or commercially available vaccine, making early detection, movement controls and farm biosecurity critical.
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Kenya unveils US$16.3M livestock plan ahead of El Niño
The government will allocate KSh1.5 billion (US$11.6 million) for vaccines, veterinary medicines, lab supplies, mobile clinics and emergency response equipment.
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Kenya health experts call for One Health approach to tackle antimicrobial resistance
Scientists also warned of rising disease transmission between animals and humans linked to antimicrobial resistance.
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KALRO targets Kenya’s meat deficit with improved genetics and nutrition
The research shows that improved genetics need to be paired with appropriate nutrition and feeding management to raise beef productivity.
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Kenya turns to digital livestock IDs to improve animal health, traceability
The system will capture information including an animal’s origin, ownership, health status, vaccination history and movements.
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Kenya intensifies pesticide crackdown as illegal imports fall 95%
Within our region, if a product is banned in any one country, it should be banned in all countries within the EAC – CS Kagwe
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Kenya steps up research to drive sustainable aquaculture
This research seeks to generate evidence for healthier marine ecosystems, sustainable blue food production and improved coastal livelihoods.
