The Kenya Meat Commission is rescuing livestock farmers by purchasing their emaciated animals in drought-stricken regions. Speaking to the Star in Mombasa yesterday, KMC livestock manager Sylvester Malei said the commission has purchased more than 3,000 livestock in the Coast region since last December. Purchase under the Drought Emergency Programme targets weak livestock to relieve farmers of high risks of the drought. The KMC set aside Sh170 million for the initiative — Sh100 million for purchases and the balance for logistics. Malei said the cattle they purchase will be slaughtered at the Kibarani KMC plant.

Source: The Star February 02, 2017 23:26 UTC