African Swine Fever Outbreak Devastates Kiambu Pig Population - September 2026

Kenya is facing a significant livestock crisis as disease surveillance is stepped up following the deaths of nearly 1,500 pigs from African Swine Fever. The outbreak in Kiambu County represents a serious threat to the country's agricultural sector and pig farmers' livelihoods. The nearly 1,500 pig deaths highlight the scale of the veterinary emergency and its impact on food security and farmer incomes in the region.