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Kenya pushes livestock traceability to unlock AfCFTA export opportunities

Sacco ReviewJuly 21, 2026July 21, 202607 mins

Kenya pushes livestock traceability and digital disease surveillance to boost exports under the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). African ministers pledge to harmonise trade standards, strengthen animal health systems and remove non-tariff barriers to grow regional livestock trade. Kenya urges a shift from live animal exports to value added livestock products and an integrated…

President Ruto defends govt livestock vaccination

Sacco ReviewDecember 11, 202402 mins

President William Ruto has defended the government’s livestock vaccination initiative, set to commence in January 2025. Ruto said the initiative is a critical step toward improving animal health and boosting the livestock sector. The program will see to the vaccination of 22 million cattle against Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and 50 million sheep and…