Kakuma- February 17, 2025 (Public Communications and Media Relations)

The Directorate of Veterinary Services conducted a 10-day livestock health campaign in Kakuma Municipality in partnership with TUPADO Organization.

This exercise focused on vaccination, deworming, and supportive treatment of goats and sheep (shoats), ensuring improved animal health and reduced diseases among pastoralist communities.

During the campaign, the veterinary team vaccinated over 19,000 shoats, 10,000 goats, and 8,000 sheep against Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR). They also dewormed all treated shoats to combat worm infestations.

The initiative, now in its second phase, has reached 107 households.

This is also an integrated emergency drought response project dubbed ‘Pathways to prosperity’ in partnership with Danish Refugee Council and Dan Church Aid with funding from the Danish International Development Agency.

Part of this initiative is focused on educating pastoralists on the significance of routine veterinary care, reinforcing the importance of livestock health management.

The Deputy Director of Veterinary Services, Dr Erenius Nakadio, said that the intervention plays a crucial role in safeguarding the livelihoods of pastoralist communities in Kakuma, ensuring healthier livestock, and improved productivity.

“We appreciate TUPADO for complementing our efforts of providing vaccines and other essential supplies through their facilitation and logistical support. It shows the effectiveness of collaboration for success,” he added.

The locations reached in this exercise included Abur, Pokotom, Peikaal, Ngakabuk, and Tarach waterpoint.