Avenews, KMC, KLMC unveil trade-financing plan to boost livestock market efficiency
NAIROBI, Kenya, Nov 17 - Avenews has partnered with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC) to launch a Sh2.5 Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC), has launched a KSh2.5 billion trade-driven financing model to boost the efficiency and inclusivity of Kenya's livestock market.
- The initiative introduces a transaction-based financing framework of KSh2.5 billion, departing from traditional collateral-heavy lending to support livestock producers, traders, and aggregators.
- The partnership was formalized at a signing ceremony attended by Avenews Kenya Managing Director Nancy Kinyanjui, KMC Managing Commissioner Maj. Gen. Jattani Gula, and KLMC Chief Executive Officer Abdikadir Mohamed.
- This model aims to convert daily livestock transactions into immediate access to working capital, providing faster liquidity and improved cash flow, especially for pastoralist communities and small-scale traders.
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New Financing and Vaccination Programs Launched to Boost Kenya's Livestock Sector - November 2025
Avenews, in partnership with the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) and the Kenya Livestock Marketing Council (KLMC), has launched a Sh2.5 billion trade-driven financing model. This model aims to boost the efficiency and inclusivity of Kenya's livestock market by enhancing capital access for stakeholders. In a separate initiative, Kenya has launched a renewed national vaccination drive for ruminants. This is a collaborative effort between GALVmed, the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA), and the Ministry of Agriculture. The vaccination rollout aims to significantly boost livestock productivity, increase farmer incomes, and expand Kenya’s access to regional and global markets.
