State Department for Livestock Development.

15/08/2026

13/08/2026

The State Department for Livestock Development. together with Mama County, Hon Lillian Siyoi Walubengo has supported smallholder farmers in Trans Nzoia County with the delivery of day old improved Kienyeji chicks (KENBRO).

The handover brings together national and county government representatives as part of efforts to strengthen poultry production and help households build viable farming enterprises under the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda.

The improved chicken are suited to local conditions and offer better growth and egg production when properly managed.

Farmers are being encouraged to approach chicken rearing as a business: with proper feeding, disease control and management key to getting the best from the business.

The State Department, working with the county and partners, will continue providing training, extension support and market linkages.

12/08/2026

There are moments when a small beginning can change the direction of a family....

We will be in Kisii County to support vulnerable groups with day old chicks — an investment not just in poultry, but in families, livelihoods and opportunity.

With proper management, a flock can become a source of eggs, meat and regular income — a business that grows from the homestead and creates room for empowerment.

The chicks are the starting point. With good feeding, disease control, proper management and access to markets, they grow into a viable enterprise — turning poultry keeping into a pathway to household income, nutrition and resilience.

11/08/2026

09/08/2026

04/08/2026

Building on the gains made under Phase I, the State Department for Livestock Development. through the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP), continued the Phase II roll out of the Bulk Milk Cooler Programme in Uasin Gishu and Nandi counties. This phase addresses existing cooling capacity gaps, ensuring that more farmers can preserve their milk, reduce post-harvest losses and access better paying markets.

Representing the State Department was Director of Livestock Production, Mr. Bishar Fille, who led the LVCSP team alongside the respective area MPs.

In Nandi County, the team toured the Nandi Dairy Creameries Factory in Kabiyet to appreciate the role of value addition and dairy processing in strengthening the dairy value chain. The delegation also joined the county leadership in flagging off 5 solar-powered bulk milk coolers, marking another milestone in expanding cold chain infrastructure for dairy farmers.

The Phase II investment across the 2 counties will benefit more than 15,500 dairy farmers, enabling them to aggregate over 31,000 litres of milk every day. More importantly, it is expected to save over 11.3 million litres of milk annually from post-harvest losses: milk valued at more than KSh 554 million that will now be retained within the dairy value chain instead of being lost. The solar-powered milk coolers will also lower operational costs, strengthen dairy cooperatives, create employment opportunities and improve farmers' access to reliable markets.

By expanding milk cooling infrastructure where demand has grown, the Government is ensuring that every litre of milk produced has the opportunity to reach the market in good quality, translating into higher incomes for farmers, a more competitive dairy sector and stronger rural economies.

Phase II is not just an investment in infrastructure but an investment in Kenya's dairy farmers, protecting their produce, reducing losses and unlocking greater value from every litre of milk.

04/08/2026

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04/08/2026

For many livestock farmers across Kenya, especially in our Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASALs), the biggest challenges are finding enough quality feed, coping with prolonged droughts, and improving the productivity of their animals. Addressing these challenges requires strong partnerships that bring practical solutions closer to farmers.

Towards this, PS Jonathan Mueke met H.E. Gideon Behar to explore opportunities for strengthening Kenya–Israel collaboration in livestock development.

The discussions focused on practical areas that can directly benefit livestock keepers, including apiculture, fodder production, and strengthening sheep and goat value chains. Israel's experience in dryland agriculture, water-efficient irrigation and agricultural innovation offers valuable lessons that can help farmers produce more with fewer resources, improve resilience to climate change and increase household incomes.

Through knowledge exchange, technology transfer and investment, this partnership has the potential to equip Kenyan farmers with better production systems, stronger value chains and new opportunities for sustainable livelihoods.

When international partnerships are translated into practical solutions on the ground, it is our farmers, pastoralists and livestock-dependent communities who stand to benefit the most.

02/08/2026

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