By TCD DIGITAL.
The State Department for Livestock Development has announced a groundbreaking initiative with the proposed Livestock Bill 2024, aimed at revolutionizing Kenya’s livestock sector. This innovative legislation seeks to enhance the commercialization of livestock farming, boosting productivity, market access, and resilience.
Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke emphasized that the bill results from extensive consultations with stakeholders and addresses key areas such as policy, regulation, and incentives. The proposed legislation is set to stabilize farmer incomes, enhance the livestock value chain, and strengthen Kenya’s competitiveness both locally and internationally.
Key highlights of the bill include improved productivity through access to superior breeding stock and contaminant-free inputs, promising higher efficiency and returns. It also aims to empower pivotal institutions like the Kenya Veterinary Vaccines Production Institute and Kenya Animal Genetics Resources Centre with transformative legal status.
The bill is expected to drive significant economic growth, creating numerous jobs and positioning Kenya as a prime investment hub in the livestock sector. This legislation is not just policy but a potential game-changer for Kenya’s economic landscape and the future of livestock farming.
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