This archive report was first published on 19 July 2019.
Published on July 19, 2019, Isiolo County in Kenya is set to privatize a modern slaughterhouse that is over 95% complete. The move aims to improve the livelihoods of local farmers and enhance county revenue collection.
Speaking during a stakeholder's workshop on private sector participants from animal health services, Isiolo Governor Dr. Mohamed Kuti emphasized the need to privatize the abattoir and revive rangelands and boreholes to prevent diseases.
The governor highlighted the potential of the livestock sector, stating that there are approximately 1.8 million livestock in Isiolo, which could create a significant number of employment opportunities for youth and women if exploited well.
Dr. Kuti urged herders to form cooperatives and take advantage of the business opportunities available in the sub-sector, which could be a leading provider of skilled and unskilled employment.
The County Executive member for agriculture, livestock, and fisheries, Dr. Lawrence Mwongela, identified the disorganized livestock market and lack of attractive loaning facilities as the main challenges faced by herders.
