The Government has assured Kenyan farmers and traders that the Animal Identification and Traceability Bill will broaden the country’s regional and international share of animal market products once approved.
The proposed legislation, according to Deputy Director of Veterinary Services, Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Dr. Jane Njuguna, will unlock the market with a transition towards a data-driven economy anchored on technology, youth empowerment, and strict international standards.
Dr. Njuguna stated that the system aims to curb cattle theft and improve animal health management, as every animal will have a tag with a microchip, adding that when scanned, the system will display the owner’s name, the animal’s weight, date of birth, milk, meat or egg production levels, and vaccination records.
