The government has announced changes to the country's animal vaccination system, a move that will affect livestock owners nationwide.
President William Ruto on Wednesday, June 4, revealed that the government would introduce the e-vaccination system in animal vaccination in a move they say would bring positive reforms in the critical sector.
Ruto announced after a meeting with the Council of Governors (CoG), noting that the e-vaccination would lead to the government tracking vaccinated livestock and record-keeping for livestock owners. "Hosted governors to consult and review progress on the implementation of key intergovernmental development projects," he noted.
Livestock breeders showcase their animals at Gicheha Farm in Nakuru County in 2018 farmingKenya / Facebook "We will also enhance animal traceability by registering livestock farmers and introducing the e-voucher system for animal vaccination," Ruto added. The move, as per Ruto, drew inspiration from the e-voucher fertiliser subsidy programme, which is currently being implemented. In the e-voucher fertiliser system, farmers register for the programme and receive e-vouchers, which they can then use to purchase subsidised fertiliser at designated locations, such as National Cereals Processing Board depots or agro-vet stores. To receive the e-voucher, farmers first need to register through the Kenya Integrated Agriculture Management System (KIAMS).
