A goat is vaccinated during a livestock disease prevention exercise in Mandera County. PHOTO| Courtesy

Mandera completes livestock vaccination, surveillance drive

Mandera vaccination drive reached 941 households. Over 105,000 sheep and goats received PPR protection. Teams also treated sick animals and collected samples for testing. The Department of Veterinary Services has completed a 14-day livestock vaccination drive and disease surveillance exercise across Mandera County. The exercise, carried out in collaboration with development partners, also included a…

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World Bank backs Sh13.5bn groundwater plan for drought counties

Ksh13.5 billion groundwater project targets five drought hit counties with chronic water shortages New water infrastructure could support livestock, farming, schools and health facilities while creating local jobs Long term success will depend on sustainable groundwater use, maintenance and protection of the new infrastructure The World Bank and the national government have committed Ksh13.5 billion…

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