Africa-Press – Kenya. Turkana Governor Jeremiah Lomorukai on Friday flagged off veterinary supplies and supplementary livestock feeds for distribution, in the county’s effort to curb a surge in diseases and support drought-affected communities.
Speaking during the launch at Mifugo Complex, Lomorukai acknowledged a rise in respiratory illnesses, skin diseases, trypanosomiasis, tick infestations, sheep and goat pox across the county as well as the borderlands.
“The high livestock population along our borders creates an increased risk of cross-contamination. This is why, to safeguard the livelihoods of our pastoralist communities, the directorate of veterinary services has procured vaccines, drugs, and equipment worth Sh30 million,” he said.
A total of 1,200 bags of supplementary livestock feeds were also dispatched. These feeds will benefit 1200 households in Loima, Turkana central, Turkana South, Turkana East and Turkana North subcounties.
“By providing this critical assistance, we hope to improve household nutrition, reduce food insecurity, and increase household income through future livestock sales,” the governor said.
He commended the department of livestock development and fisheries for the programme and challenged other county departments to expedite the launch of their respective initiatives.
He reiterated his commitment to working with the county assembly to deliver critical services as mandated and called upon Members of the National Assembly to similarly support the President’s national development agenda.
Deputy Governor John Erus urged county staff to support the governor’s vision under the Nine-Points Development Agenda and appreciated partners for their support in development programmes.
Agriculture and livestock development CEC Anthony Apalia said his department had procured livestock feed worth Sh20 million and veterinary products worth Sh30 million for the drive.
MCAs James Ikeny (Kanamkemer), Michael Aemun (Kaputir) and Muna Abdi (Nominated) were present.
Others who attended the drive were Deputy county secretary Joseph Nyang’a, executives Patrick Losike (roads) and Faith Aletea (water services).
Chief officers Lomodei Evans (fisheries and aquaculture), Janerose Tioko (agriculture), and Triza Amoni (energy and mining) also graced the event.
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