President William Ruto launched the Livestock Vaccination Program in Samburu. Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka urged Kenyans to reject the program expressing concerns about its purpose and potential dangers. He claimed foreign research institutions funded the program. According to him, it could introduce substances that alter livestock genetics.
Ruto announced plans to vaccinate 22 million cows and 50 million goats and sheep saying the program would improve livestock health and boost access to global markets. Kalonzo, however, criticized the plan. He argued that other countries had rejected similar programs over genetic concerns.
Kalonzo spoke at the SKM Command Centre alongside opposition leaders Eugene Wamalwa, Jeremiah Kioni, and Ferdinand Waititu. He warned that the vaccines could cause defects in future livestock generations. The leaders also backed Catholic bishops in criticizing Ruto’s administration.
Kalonzo noted that countries promoting these vaccines avoid using them at home. He pointed out that those nations have larger livestock populations. “These vaccines, developed abroad, have been rejected worldwide, including in the United States,” he said. He accused the government of trying to replace livestock farming with synthetic meat production. “This program aims to phase out natural farming and promote industrially produced meat,” he added.
President Ruto defended the initiative. He emphasized its importance in revitalizing livestock farming. He also announced a Sh1 billion fund to restock animals lost to drought in northern Kenya.
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