Veterinarians in Kenya are issuing a stark warning: unqualified practitioners and the misuse of animal drugs are jeopardizing food security, public health, and the nation's livestock export ambitions.

• The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) highlights that weak enforcement of existing laws allows "quacks" to administer treatments, risking contaminated animal products.
• This issue poses a significant threat as Kenya aims to boost livestock exports to regional and international markets.
• Despite these challenges, Kenya's efforts in regulating veterinary medicines were recently recognized with the World Veterinary Association Award for Veterinary Medicines Stewardship.