CS Kagwe inaugurates NLDPS board, urges focus on value addition

Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development Mutahi Kagwe officially inaugurated the National Livestock Development and Promotion Service (NLDPS) Board on Tuesday, marking a significant step in strengthening Kenya’s livestock sector.

During the inauguration, CS Kagwe congratulated the newly appointed Board Members, emphasizing their crucial role in representing stakeholder interests and driving reforms within the industry.

He reaffirmed the Ministry’s commitment to supporting the Board in aligning with the Mwongozo Corporate Governance Code while advancing the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) with a particular focus on the livestock value chain.

With livestock contributing 90 per cent of employment and over 95 per cent of family incomes in Kenya’s arid and semi-arid (ASAL) regions, the CS challenged the Board to exceed expectations by spearheading investments in value addition.

He underscored the importance of key initiatives, including the Leather Industry Park in Kenanie and the National Livestock Vaccination Campaign, as vital pillars for sectoral growth and sustainability.

The inauguration of the NLDPS Board comes at a time when the government is prioritizing agricultural and livestock reforms to boost food security and economic development.