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June 1, 2026
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Ruto announces Sh5bn Livestock Investment Company plan for 21 ASAL counties

Ruto announces Sh5bn Livestock Investment Company plan for 21 ASAL counties

President William Ruto has unveiled a Sh5 billion livestock investment company initiative targeting 350,000 pastoralists across 21 ASAL counties to boost value addition, markets, and livestock ownership...

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President William Ruto has announced a new Sh5 billion initiative to empower pastoralists in 21 Arid and Semi-Arid Lands (ASAL) counties to own and manage livestock investment companies.

  • The plan aims to benefit over 350,000 pastoralists, transforming livestock keeping into a modern commercial enterprise.
  • President William Ruto unveiled the initiative during the 63rd Madaraka Day celebrations in Wajir County.
  • The investment companies will provide pastoralists with access to markets, financing, insurance, and value addition, moving beyond traditional subsistence farming.

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