Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, alongside Tana River Senator Dr. Danson Mungatana, has officially launched a nationwide digital livestock registration program during a public event in Hurara.
This initiative introduces digital identification for livestock across Kenya to modernize animal resource management and enhance security for pastoralists and farmers alike.
The national digital registration scheme is designed to address longstanding challenges in Kenya’s agricultural and livestock sectors through three primary advantages.
First, it aims to eliminate cattle rustling by assigning each animal a unique digital ID that links it directly to its rightful owner, making stolen livestock easily traceable and resolving ownership disputes.
Second, the system will streamline disease control by tracking livestock health history and movement patterns on a digital platform.
This enables veterinary and agricultural authorities to monitor disease outbreaks in real time and deliver prompt, effective treatments to affected herds.
Finally, the scheme will expand meat market access by establishing verified records for animal health and origin.
These traceable credentials build trust with commercial buyers and food processors, helping local pastoralists and farmers gain broader access to both regional and international meat markets.
Overall, this nationwide digital tracking system represents a significant step toward transforming Kenya’s livestock industry, securing community livelihoods, and building a more reliable supply chain for the nation’s meat sector.
