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Busia County steps up bird flu surveillance in markets

Sacco ReviewSeptember 14, 202604 mins

Busia has reported no confirmed bird flu cases for three years. County officials are expanding poultry disease surveillance and testing. Trained officers and partners are supporting early disease detection. Busia County has intensified its monitoring of live bird markets for Avian Influenza, with local officials crediting the effort for keeping the county free of confirmed…

Kakamega issues El Niño advisory to farmers as rains loom

Sacco ReviewSeptember 8, 202607 mins

Kakamega warns farmers of heavy El Niño rains from October to December. Farmers are urged to secure crops, livestock and fish ponds early. Flooding, disease outbreaks and agricultural losses are among the key risks. Kakamega County has issued an advisory urging farmers to prepare early for enhanced rainfall expected between October and December 2026, warning…

Poultry farmers urged to embrace modern farming practices

Sacco ReviewSeptember 20, 2023September 20, 202302 mins

Poultry farmers in Western have been urged to embrace the best farming practices as a move to help increase food security and meet high demand for the produce. Western Salesman and veterinary expert Kenneth Odiwuor led a team from Cosmos Pharmaceuticals to educate poultry farmers in Malava Sub County on the best practices . He…