Turkana pastoralists have protested an increase in the levy on animals at the Lodwar market by the county government. Livestock sales have gone down drastically following the signing of the 2018-2019 Livestock Bill that has increased the levy to above 100 per cent. The pastoralists led by County Livestock Marketing Association chairman Joseph Losuru said the new Bill was drafted without their input. "The new livestock Bill has increased the cost from Sh20 to Sh100 for small animals, Sh100 to Sh250 for camels and cows. Losuru said the Bill also increased the cost levied by the county government for movement of animals and the county Cess fee resulting in heavy losses for the pastoralists.

Source: The Star February 23, 2019 13:52 UTC