Ring vaccination launched in Kajiado East after PPR disease outbreak in sheep —

Kajiado County Livestock Vaccination Programs – 2025
1. County-wide Cattle Vaccination Campaign
Launch Date: 7th October 2025
Launch Location: Oloosuyian, Kajiado Central
Partners: 25 Ward Vaccination Committees (representing CDDCs, FPOs, National and County Administrators) and 10 Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs)
Target Animals:
350,000 cattle
1.5 million sheep and goats
Activities: Vaccinations will be carried out at designated community crushes according to ward schedules
Purpose: Control and prevent the spread of Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR)
2. Ring Vaccination for PPR Outbreak
Date: 23rd April 2025
Location: Korompoi area, Kajiado East
Cause: PPR outbreak after introduction of sheep of unknown origin
Vaccination Coverage: 8 days across 16 vaccination sites, including Rabies vaccination
Lead Officials:
CECM Agriculture, Livestock, Veterinary Services, Irrigation and Fisheries – Mr. Francis Sakuda
Chief Officer, Livestock and Veterinary Services – Mr. Francis Metian
Support: Welt Hunger Hilfe
Impact: Prompt response prevented further spread and reassured the community
Objectives Across Both Programs
Protect livestock from infectious diseases
Safeguard livelihoods of pastoralists and farmers
Strengthen veterinary services and emergency response
Support county-wide food security and economic stability