Agriculture & Land
Kenya livestock vaccination coverage remains critically low at 6–20 per cent
The News
Kenya's livestock sector faces growing threats from low vaccination coverage, with rates for livestock and ruminants between 6 and 20 per cent nationwide, leaving animals vulnerable to diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease and blocking access to export markets. The Kenya Veterinary Association warned that inadequate vaccine access, weak veterinary systems, and shortages of veterinary surgeons in pastoral regions are undermining animal health across the country.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →