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Originally published by Nation Newstop
August 28, 2026
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Meat sector hit by drought, feed shortages
Experts call for adaptation of local solutions to challenges facing players in livestock production...
✨ Key Highlights
Kenya's meat sector is facing significant pressure due to recurring drought, severe feed shortages, and livestock diseases, threatening meat supply to consumers.
- An estimated 2.5 million livestock were lost between 2020 and 2022 due to drought and disease, with arid lands facing a 60% feed deficit.
- Key stakeholders including the DRIVE project, represented by Country Relationship Manager Michael Mbaka, and the University of Nairobi, discussed long-term solutions at the 5th Kenya Meat Expo.
- Experts emphasize the need for climate adaptation, locally developed technologies, and better rangeland management to secure the meat value chain against future crises.
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