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Originally published by The Standard BusinessApril 15, 2026
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State banks on sensitisation forums to unlock Kenya's Pig sector as pork demand rises

The government is now banking on public sensitisation forums on the pig value chain aimed at building a resilient, competitive, and inclusive pig industry...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenyan government, in partnership with Farmers Choice Limited, is intensifying efforts to boost the pig sector through sensitisation forums. These initiatives aim to create a more resilient, competitive, and inclusive pig industry to meet rising demand and enhance food security.
- Kenya's per capita pork consumption is 0.4 kg per person annually, while demand is projected to grow over 125% by 2030.
- Key figures involved include Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke and CEO of Farmer's Choice Limited Felisters Gitau.
- Challenges identified include high feed costs, disease outbreaks, and limited market access, with interventions focusing on farmer training, public education, and market expansion.
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