Kenya has launched a renewed national vaccination drive for ruminants, a collaborative effort between GALVmed, the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA), and the Ministry of Agriculture. This initiative aims to significantly boost livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and expand Kenya’s access to regional and global markets.

• The program targets Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR), with current vaccination coverage estimated at below 10 percent.
• GALVmed's Lois Maragori stated the goal is to raise the national ruminant vaccination rate, with the government planning to vaccinate 22 million cattle and 50 million sheep and goats.
• Deputy Director David Kihuyu emphasized that improved animal health systems are critical for Kenya to reclaim previously inaccessible markets, requiring accurate disease reporting and traceability integrated into the vaccination exercise.