By MWINGI TIMES CORRESPONDENT
Kitui County Government plans to roll out a mass livestock vaccination campaign to kick out Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD). The drive will be launched on January 30th, 2025 in Nuu Ward, Mwingi Central sub county. Later the programme will be extended to the rest of the 39 wards as from February 2, 2026.
The County agriculture department said farmers are expected to avail their livestock for vaccination at KSh50 for every head of cattle. This amount is expected to be affordable in order not to deter farmers from this important exercise.
All Kitui County's 40 wards will be reached says a report on the exercise seen by MWINGI TIMES. "The campaign targets cattle in all 40 wards and will be carried out by trained veterinary officers administering approved vaccines. This is in line with Governor Dr Malombe’s manifesto," it further said.
The county government's use of e-voucher is expected to improve transparency and efficiency in service delivery.
Agriculture CECM Dr Stephen Mbaya Kimwele called upon all farmers to present their cattle for vaccination.
Dr Kimwele added that his department also plans to continue vaccinating sheep and goats against other diseases.
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