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Topic: Livestock

MPs push for tough penalties. tech tracking to curb livestock theft

By Irene Githinji   2026-05-04 12:23:02

Members of Parliament have called for far-reaching legal, technological, and administrative reforms to curb rising cases of livestock and produce theft. 

Gut microbiomes of elephants altered by livestock in shared spaces

By George Kebaso   2026-04-15 16:43:53

The mingling of elephants and livestock in Samburu and Buffalo Springs National Reserves, has affected the elephants’ gut bacteria in ways that could be harmful to their health.

Bandits kill one person, steal livestock in Samburu

By Michael Saitoti   2026-04-14 19:33:57

Tension is high in Lorian, Samburu County, after bandits killed one person and stole livestock.

ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund

By Anthony Gitonga   2026-04-11 16:28:49

(KEFFA) is calling for the establishment of a special fund for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to cushion livestock farmers from the impact of climate change.

Disease detection drive boost for livestock farmers

By Nanjinia Wamuswa   2026-04-03 19:42:16

Livestock diseases continue to pose a significant threat to farmers’ livelihoods, food security, and public health in Kenya.

Isiolo graduate's AI livestock idea wins ticket to Silicon Valley

By David Njaaga   2026-03-29 16:32:38

An artificial intelligence idea to transform Kenya's pastoralist economy has won a national innovation competition.