Kenya

The initiative seeks to transform livelihoods by providing drought index insurance, improving digital access to finance, and creating structured markets for livestock and related products.

The appointment comes as the research agency sharpens its focus on climate resilience, food security, and farmer support across Kenya.

The merging of veterinary and human medicines would pose risk to public health, food safety and livestock production as well as compromise international best practices.

The investment is part of a broader livestock resilience package that includes tighter controls on livestock movement to curb the spread of transboundary animal diseases.

The company has nearly five decades of experience in animal nutrition across Mauritius, Madagascar, Seychelles and Rwanda, and began operating in Kenya in 2024.

The investment will go towards strengthening genetics, enhancing feed and fodder production, expanding cold-chain infrastructure, and supporting farmer organisations.

The new range offers a highly digestible source of natural protein, along with essential fats that support skin, coat, and overall pet health.

Meanwhile, KALRO also announced plans to construct a Sh200 million (approximately US$1.3 million) research centre in Nyeri County.

Fragmented regulatory systems, coupled with challenges such as inadequate cold-chain infrastructure, continue to hinder veterinary solutions.

The continent’s full blue economy is estimated to be worth US$300 billion per year, with potential to grow to US$405 billion by 2030 and up to US$576 billion by 2063.