Jonathan Mueke

2026-05-302026-10-19

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October 2026
11 OctCapital News
… Speaking at the Agriculture and Food Security Transformation Summit at Jamhuri Park in Nairobi on October 8, the President said he had instructed Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke to explore sourcing the animals. …
Gachagua Mocks Ruto’s Proposal to Import Buffaloes for Milk
10 OctThe Standard
… We need to diversify our sources of milk,” he said.Ruto said he had asked Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke to help source improved camel breeds and buffaloes as part of efforts to expand milk production. …
For meat and milk: Ruto proposes buffalo farming to ease shortage
9 OctThe Standard
… We need to diversify our sources of milk,” he said.Ruto said he had asked Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke to help source improved camel breeds and buffaloes as part of efforts to expand milk production. …
Ruto proposes buffalo farming to ease milk shortage
2 OctCitizen Digital
… Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke was also present.
Your days are numbered; we are coming for you: Kindiki warns illicit alcohol sellers
2 OctCapital News
… Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke was also present.
Kindiki Warns Illicit Alcohol Dealers of Arrests in Intensified Crackdown
September 2026
11 SeptCapital News
… During the visit to Isiolo, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke said the government’s livestock vaccination programme was also strengthening Kenya’s capacity to access and expand international markets. …
Kagwe unveils Sh2.1bn livestock plan ahead of El Niño
11 SeptThe Standard
… Kagwe was accompanied by Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke and Isiolo County Secretary Dade Boru who represented Governor Abdi Guyo. …
Kagwe launches electronic livestock identification system, vaccination in Isiolo
4 SeptCapital News
… The ministry’s top official in charge of livestock development, Jonathan Mueke, said the immediate focus was to get more feed for farmers, including through duty-free importation of yellow maize. …
Kenya’s chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation’s cows run dry
3 SeptCitizen Digital
… Just today, the Principal Secretary for the State Department for Livestock, Jonathan Mueke, announced plans by the government to open a duty-free window for the importation of yellow maize as part of strategic interventions to address a gap in animal feeds. …
SAM’S SENSE: The ritual of maize importation
3 SeptCitizen Digital
Gov't attributes milk supply shortage to anticipated El Niño rains By Moses Kinyanjui September 03, 2026 12:42 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter Livestock Development PS Jonathan Mueke during a past meeting i …
Gov't attributes milk supply shortage to anticipated El Niño rains

Politics

Gachagua criticizes Ruto's buffalo farming milk production proposal

The News

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has questioned President William Ruto's proposal to import buffaloes from India for milk production, arguing the government should instead focus on increasing dairy cows and supporting existing farmers. Ruto had proposed exploring the introduction of improved buffalo and camel breeds to diversify Kenya's milk supply amid declining sector deliveries.

11 October 2026 · Capital News →

Sunday 11 October

Gachagua criticizes Ruto's buffalo farming milk production proposal
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has questioned President William Ruto's proposal to import buffaloes from India for milk production, arguing the government should instead focus on increasing dairy cows and supporting existing farmers. Ruto had proposed exploring the introduction of improved buffalo and camel breeds to diversify Kenya's milk supply amid declining sector deliveries.
11 October 2026 · Capital News →

Saturday 10 October

Ruto proposes buffalo farming to diversify Kenya's milk supply
President William Ruto has proposed introducing domesticated water buffaloes for dairy production in Kenya, citing India's model where buffaloes produce more milk than cattle. According to the FAO, river buffaloes produce between 1500 and 4500 litres of milk per lactation and their milk has about twice the fat content of cow's milk, making it suitable for butter, cheese and other dairy products.
10 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 9 October

Ruto proposes buffalo farming to address Kenya's milk shortage
President William Ruto has proposed introducing domesticated water buffaloes for milk production in Kenya, citing India's dairy industry as a model. The government could start with a small number of animals and explore their potential, with the Livestock Development Principal Secretary tasked to help source improved camel breeds and buffaloes.
9 October 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 2 October

Kindiki warns illicit alcohol sellers will be arrested
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned sellers of harmful alcoholic drinks that they will be arrested, stating that the fight against harmful drinks has been intensified and no one will be spared.
2 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Deputy President warns illicit alcohol sellers of arrests
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki has warned sellers of harmful alcoholic drinks that they will be arrested, stating that the fight against such drinks has been intensified and no one will be spared. He said the government will not allow anyone to sell poisonous drinks in the name of alcohol and compared the crackdown to previous successful battles against terrorists and bandits.
2 October 2026 · Capital News →

Friday 11 September

Government unveils Sh2.1 billion livestock El Niño preparedness plan
The government has launched a Sh2.1 billion preparedness plan to protect livestock farmers and pastoral communities from anticipated El Niño effects, targeting 24 flood-prone and livestock-rich counties. The largest share of funds will go towards vaccines, veterinary medicines, and emergency response equipment to help farmers act before disasters occur.
11 September 2026 · Capital News →
Agriculture CS launches livestock tagging system in Isiolo
Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe has launched the Animal Identification and Traceability System (Anitrac) in Isiolo, an electronic tagging initiative to enable identification and traceability of livestock for export compliance and to combat livestock theft.
11 September 2026 · The Standard →

Friday 4 September

Kenya faces milk shortage affecting tea consumption nationwide
Kenya is experiencing a milk shortage that has left supermarket shelves nearly empty and forced retailers to raise prices and limit purchases. The government attributes the shortage to drought, though the industry regulator has also cited supply constraints and low stock levels across the country.
4 September 2026 · Capital News →

Thursday 3 September

Government plans duty-free maize imports amid feed shortage
Kenya's government has announced a duty-free window to import 500,000 tonnes of yellow maize for animal feeds and up to 25 million bags of white maize, citing rising annual demand of 75 million bags and expected shortages from the current season. Sam Gituku's analysis questions whether the yellow maize importation is backed by publicly demonstrated evidence of shortage.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Government attributes milk shortage to drought ahead of El Niño
The Ministry of Agriculture's Livestock Development PS said drought preceding anticipated El Niño rains has affected livestock pastures and limited milk production. The government has agreed to allow duty-free import of maize for animal feed and the Kenya Dairy Board will monitor pricing to ensure processors access raw material.
3 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 18 July

Digital tracking system aims to boost Kenya's meat industry value
Kenya launched a digital livestock tracking system called ANITRAC at a national meat conference, designed to strengthen animal health, improve food safety, and meet international traceability requirements to help grow the livestock sector from its current Sh390 billion annual contribution toward a Sh1 trillion goal within two years.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Sunday 12 July

President Ruto pledges Thwake Dam completion by April 2027
President Ruto criticised opposition leaders for opposing his development projects and announced that Ksh 10.6 billion has been earmarked for the Thwake Dam, with completion targeted for April 2027.
12 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Ruto warns against tribal politics hindering Kenya's development
President William Ruto told a congregation in Kitui that tribal politics and bad alliances have derailed the country's progress, assuring that no region will be left behind. He announced that Kenya has acquired Sh10.6 billion for the completion of Thwake Dam, set for commissioning in April 2027.
12 July 2026 · The Standard →

Thursday 2 July

Kirinyaga distributes thirteen milk coolers to boost dairy farming
Kirinyaga County distributed 13 milk coolers with a combined storage capacity of 35,000 litres to dairy cooperatives across the county, alongside agricultural equipment and water infrastructure materials. County officials said the investment is expected to reduce post-harvest milk losses, improve milk quality and enhance farmers' earnings by enabling better storage and access to formal markets.
2 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Tuesday 30 June

Government launches Ksh.1 trillion agricultural investment plan 2026-2030
The government has unveiled the National Agri-Systems Investment Plan (NASIP) 2026-2030, a financing framework aimed at boosting agricultural productivity and creating more than two million jobs. Under the plan, national and county governments will provide 45 per cent of financing, the private sector 35 per cent, and development partners 20 per cent over the next five years.
30 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Sunday 28 June

PS Muthoni defends SHA, attributes low uptake to politics
Public Health PS Mary Muthoni has urged Kenyans to register for the Social Health Authority, saying it offers inclusive benefits regardless of employment status, unlike the defunct NHIF. She blamed local politics and misinformation for low uptake, noting that only 39 per cent of Kitui County residents have enrolled.
28 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 17 June

CS Kagwe launches Ksh.1.47T agriculture modernisation initiative
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe launched the Kenya AgriConnect Compact (2025–2030), a Ksh.1.47 trillion partnership with the World Bank to modernise agriculture through technology, digitisation, and agritech platforms, with the government committing Ksh.492.5 billion and seeking Ksh.984.9 billion in private investment.
17 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 30 May

Tourism sector needs innovation and technology, cabinet secretary says
Education Cabinet Secretary Julius Migos Ogamba told graduates of the Wildlife Tourism College of Maasai Mara that the future of global tourism depends on innovation and technology as tourists increasingly seek authentic experiences, sustainability, and digital convenience. He urged the 50 graduands to embrace emerging technologies including artificial intelligence, digital marketing, and online booking platforms to succeed in the changing market.
30 May 2026 · The Standard →