ADVERTISEMENT Kenya’s livestock sector is charging ahead, with earnings soaring to KSh 235 billion in 2024 according to the latest Economic Survey 2025. This surge in meat and dairy sales from cattle, sheep, goats, and camels highlights the industry’s vital role as a lifeline for millions of pastoral and agropastoral households.
The sector remains a powerhouse, contributing about 12% to national GDP and 40-42% to agricultural GDP. Yet persistent hurdles—fragmented markets, weak aggregation, and inadequate quality and export infrastructure—have held back its full potential.
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