Agriculture is known as the backbone of Kenya`s economy. The agriculture sector contributes about 30 percent of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounts for 80 percent of national employment, mainly in the rural areas.
The sector provides employment to a significant number of Kenyans, with some estimates indicating that over 70 percent of rural people depend on agriculture for employment.
The livestock sector in agriculture is a significant pillar of Kenya's economy, contributing approximately 12 percent to the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and accounting for about 42 percent of the agricultural GDP.
Data from the same ministry shows that in 2023, Kenya earned approximately Sh. 190.5 billion from livestock production, including livestock products, which is roughly 1.5 billion US dollars.
