Kenya's livestock sector faces crisis over a 60 percent animal feed deficit - July 2026

Kenya's livestock sector is grappling with a severe 60 percent animal feed deficit, threatening productivity and national food security. In response, Kenyan animal feed manufacturers are urging increased investment in high-quality feed production to enhance livestock productivity. Separately, accountants in the Mt. Kenya region are opposing a proposal by the Ministry of Cooperatives to merge struggling SACCOs, raising concerns about the impact on their members.