Government expands ANITRAC rollout to boost livestock exports
Government has stepped up the nationwide rollout of the Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) system...
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The Kenyan government is expanding its Animal Identification and Traceability (ANITRAC) system nationwide to enhance livestock exports. Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe led a sensitization and tagging exercise in Kurawa, Tana River County following the system's national launch in Nyeri on Wednesday, July 8, 2026.
- The ANITRAC system assigns a unique digital identity to each registered animal, ensuring traceability from source to market, a critical requirement for international meat trade.
- Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe emphasized ANITRAC's role in transforming Kenya's livestock sector into a globally competitive industry.
- The system aims to strengthen disease surveillance, reduce livestock theft, improve food safety, and increase the value of Kenyan livestock and products, ultimately boosting farmer incomes and supporting a resilient livestock sector.
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