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April 11, 2026
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ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund

ASAL farmers face massive losses as drought deepens, KEFFA pushes for special livestock fund

(KEFFA) is calling for the establishment of a special fund for Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) to cushion livestock farmers from the impact of climate change...

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Kenyan Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) farmers are facing significant losses due to a deepening drought, prompting the Kenya Feed and Fodder Alliance (KEFFA) to advocate for a special livestock fund.

  • Over 2 million livestock were lost during the 2022–2023 drought, resulting in billions of shillings in economic value.
  • The Kenya Feed and Fodder Alliance (KEFFA), specifically its Secretary General Njeri Gathecha, is pushing for interventions.
  • Kenya faces a 60% feed and fodder deficit, with KALRO researching solutions like high-energy lucerne and Rhodes grass.

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