The Livestock Bill 2024, championed by Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, seeks to revolutionize Kenya’s livestock sector. This legislative proposal introduces a regulatory framework designed to boost sustainable development, enhance market access, and improve quality standards across the board. Key features include incentives such as grants and credits for farmers, a new Marketing Board to expand global reach, and stringent regulations to ensure livestock health and product safety.
The bill also emphasizes superior breeding standards, food security, and the promotion of research and innovation through the Kenya Livestock Research Organisation. Institutional reforms and capacity-building programs aim to strengthen sector management and resilience, with provisions for disaster management included.
A social media campaign with hashtags #LivestockBill2024 and #KenyaFarmingFuture is engaging the public, encouraging discussions about the bill’s potential impact. Stakeholders are optimistic that this legislation will usher in significant economic benefits and sustainability for Kenya’s farming community.
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