In a strong reaffirmation of the government’s dedication to transforming the livestock sector into a commercially viable and income-generating industry, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki led a high-level delegation from the State Department for Livestock to brief His Excellency the Deputy President on the sector’s strategic progress.
During the meeting, we underscored the government’s unwavering commitment to enhancing household incomes by scaling up value chains in beef, dairy, leather, and related sectors. This is part of a broader agenda to reposition livestock farming from subsistence-based to commercially driven, ensuring economic empowerment for millions of Kenyan households.
Among the key milestones highlighted were:
The National Vaccination Programme aimed at improving animal health and preventing disease outbreaks, a crucial foundation for a productive livestock sector.
The Kenya Leather Industrial Park (KLIP), a flagship project that is poised to anchor Kenya as a competitive player in the regional and global leather market while creating thousands of jobs.
Dairy Sector Enhancements, which have already begun yielding results. Notably, earnings from milk and dairy products surged significantly—from KSh 4.9 billion in 2022 to KSh 9.5 billion in 2024—demonstrating the sector’s immense potential when effectively supported.
These achievements are a testament to the impact of strategic policy interventions and targeted investment. Our mission remains clear: to scale these gains and deliver even better returns for livestock keepers across the country.
The government continues to walk this journey with farmers, stakeholders, and development partners to ensure that livestock is not just a livelihood—but a thriving economic engine for the nation.
