The Kilifi county government has launched a vaccination programme aimed at preventing deaths from Rift Valley fever and other diseases affecting domestic animals. Kilifi county Chief Officer for Livestock Development Fredrick Kaingu said they aim was to vaccinate at least 70 per cent of the livestock population. Speaking at Tsangatsini in Kaloleni sub county during the launch of the exercise on Thursday, Kaingu said dogs will not be left out since they are normally affected by rabies. Last year he said the Malindi slaughterhouse and all butcheries in the sub county were closed down because of an outbreak of Rift Valley Fever. To achieve this, the county plans to spend Sh60 million to relocate and build new modern slaughterhouses in Malindi and Mariakani this year.

Source: The Star February 15, 2019 06:56 UTC