Loyapat – March 14 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations)
The county government has continued its livestock restocking program in Loyapat and Kakong’u areas to support pastoral families affected by drought.
The initiative, through the Directorate of Livestock Development, has distributed 571 goats to more than 114 households with each receiving five goats.
Deputy Director of Livestock Production, Josephine Emase, stated that the restocking exercise is a crucial step in rebuilding herds and strengthening community resilience following prolonged droughts.
“Being a county that primarily relies on livestock for livelihood, our goal is to support pastoralist households. This relief measure is designed to assist families that have lost animals due to drought,” she said.
She also urged residents to bring their livestock in large numbers for the upcoming national vaccination campaign that will be conducted across the county. The countrywide ongoing campaign is set to take place in April 2025.
County Health and Sanitation Executive, Dr Joseph Epem, who also took part in the exercise, highlighted the initiation of the “One Health” approach, known as Kimormor, that he said is set to be held in Aroo Sub-County. This initiative aims to provide both residents and their livestock with essential medical care.
“As a cabinet, our priority this financial year has been water provision for both humans and livestock, livestock vaccines, and medical supplies to support the pastoral community’s livelihood,” he added.
Member of County Assembly Lobokat Ward Samuel Aliwo commended the county government for prioritizing restocking efforts and selecting Kakong’u and Loyapat pastoralists as primary beneficiaries. He also called for the fast-tracking of livestock vaccinations and an increase in animal feeds supply.
Recognizing the devastating impact of drought and other factors leading to livestock losses, Assistant Director of Livestock Production, Earnest Anzeze, urged residents to register and insure their animals under the national DRIVE project to mitigate losses.
The event was also attended by Assistant Director of Administration Peter Ewaar, Aroo Deputy Sub-County Commissioner Samuel Kitoe, Lobokat county administrators, and local chiefs.
