Proposed Kenya’s New Livestock Bill Imposes Heavy Fines on Unregistered Farmers
The proposed Livestock Bill 2024, introduced by Kikuyu legislator Kimani Ichung’wa, seeks to overhaul the livestock industry in Kenya. The bill mandates the creation of a new Authority responsible for regulating all forms of livestock, including cattle, pigs, poultry, bees, sheep, goats, and camels. Key Provisions of the Bill Implications and Challenges While the bill…