A Kenya Meat Commission processing plant. Photo/FILE
Northern Kenya is set to reap from the ongoing construction of abattoirs
and tanneries around the country that are expected to provide ready
market for livestock, hides and skins. The slaughterhouses will give a big boost to farmers around
Isiolo, Marsabit, Turkana and Garissa, Wajir, Samburu, Laikipia and
Moyale. The Ministry of Livestock Development has earmarked
KES1.35 billion for the construction of up to five slaughterhouses to
beef up export earnings from livestock products. “These facilities will help traders to shift from selling live
animals to processed meat products...
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