Marsabit County has joined a major Kenya-Ethiopia cross-border livestock vaccination campaign targeting nearly five million animals, according to a statement from the county government on May 17, 2026. The initiative aims to curb transboundary animal diseases threatening pastoral livelihoods in the Horn of Africa.
The campaign, supported by the African Union's Inter-African Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) and the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), focuses on diseases such as Rift Valley fever, contagious bovine pleuropneumonia, and peste des petits ruminants. Vaccination teams are deploying across border areas in Marsabit, Moyale, and North Horr.
Marsabit Governor Mohamud Ali said the program will protect livestock assets worth billions of shillings and enhance food security for pastoralist communities. “This is a critical step to safeguard our people's livelihoods and prevent disease outbreaks that could destabilize the region,” he said.
Kenya and Ethiopia have collaborated on cross-border animal health initiatives since 2023, with previous campaigns vaccinating over 3 million animals. The current drive is expected to run through June 2026, with mobile clinics reaching remote areas.
