The Sakaja administration is launching a major pet vaccination drive in Nairobi County from January 31 to February 15, 2026, to combat rabies and collect data on pet ownership. This initiative will involve door-to-door visits, impounding stray animals, and offering free vaccinations for pets and handlers.

• Tom Nyakaba, Chief Officer for Public Health, stated the county currently lacks pet ownership data.
• The drive aims to vaccinate over 10,000 dogs and cats, conducting quarterly checks thereafter.
• Stray animals will be taken by the Kenya Society for the Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA) for possible sterilization, rather than culling, and handlers will also be vaccinated.