The government of Kenya plans to reduce the cost of sexed semen from Sh4,000 to Sh1,000, starting July 1, to enhance milk production and livestock quality, announced President William Ruto.

• Price reduction to enable better access to high-quality genetics for farmers
• Initiative is part of a broader reform strategy for the dairy sector
• The government is also investing Sh100 million in the Meru Dairy Co-operative Society for a local feed manufacturing plant