Report On Livestock Protection Bill

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STANDINGCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKAND FISHERIES

REPORTONTHELIVESTOCKPROTECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITY

BILL,2024(SENATEBILLSNO.32OF2024) PAPERS LAID

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TABLEOFCONTENTS

| LIST OFABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS.. | |----------------------------------------------------------| | PREFACE. | | EstablishmentandMandateofthe Committee iv | | Composition of the Committee. iv | | CHAIRPERSON'SFOREWORD | | CHAPTERONE:. | | BACKGROUNDOFTHEBILL | | 1.1.Background | | 1.2 Analysis on the Livestock Sector in Kenya. | | 1.3. Overview of the Bill . | | CHAPTERTWO:. | | PUBLICPARTICIPATIONANDSTAKEHOLDERSUBMISSIONS 5 | | 2.1. Overview of Public Participation 5 | | 2.2.SubmissionsfromStakeholdersand CommitteeResolution 5 | | CHAPTERTHREE: 13 | | 3.1.Committee Observations 13 | | LISTOFAPPENDICES 19 |

LISTOFABBREVIATIONS/ACRONYMS

ADC:

Agricultural Development Corporation

CoG:

Council of Governors

CECM:

County Executive Committee Member

CS:

Cabinet Secretary

GDP:

Gross DomesticProduct

KLDC:

Kenya Leather Development Council

KMC:

Kenya Meat Commission

KDB:

Kenya Dairy Board

MOALF:

Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

NIA:

National Irrigation Authority

PREFACE

EstablishmentandMandateofthe Committee

The Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries is established under standing order 228(3) ofthe Senate Standing Orders and is mandated to consider all matters relating to agriculture, irrigation, livestock, fisheries development and veterinary services.

Compositionofthe Committee

The committee is comprised of the following Members;

• 1.Sen.David Wafula Wakoli, MP -

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP -

Vice-Chairperson

3. Sen. Moses Otieno Kajwang', CBS, MP -

Member

4. Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP -

Member

5. Sen. Mwenda Gataya (Mo Fire), CBS, MP -

Member

6. Sen. Sheikh Mohamed Abbas, CBS, MP -

Member

7. Sen. Catherine Muma, MP -

Member

8. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC MP -

Member

9. Sen. Hezena Lemaletin, MP -

Member

In undertaking its mandate, the Committee oversees the following State Departments-

1. Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development; 2. (i) The State Department for Crops Development; and 3. (ii)TheStateDepartmentforLivestockDevelopment. 4. 2.1 Ministry of Sanitation, Water and Irrigation; 5. (i) State Department for Irrigation. 6. 3.1 Ministry of Mining, Blue Economy and Fisheries; 7. (i)StateDepartmentforBlueEconomy and Fisheries.

The Committee also oversees the following State Agencies among others-

1. Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA); 2. Agricultural Finance Corporation (AFC); 3. 3.Agricultural Development Corporation (ADC); 4. Kenya Veterinary Vaccine Production Board (KVVPB); 5. Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB); 6. Kenya Meat Commission (KMC);

• 7.Kenya Dairy Board (KDB);

8. Kenya Leather Development Council (KLDC); 9. Kenya Fisheries Service (KFS);

• 10.Kenya Fish Marketing Authority (KFMA);

11. Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KEMFRI); 12. Kenya Fishing Industries Corporation; and 13. National Irrigation Board (NIB).

The Committee also works closely with the Council of Governors (CoG), and the County Assemblies Forum (CAF) and non-state actors including among others-

• 1.Kenya Private Sector Alliance (KEPSA);

2. Agricultural Council of Kenya (AgCK);

• 3.Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO);
• 4.Kenya National Farmers' Federation (KENAFF);

5. Centre for Agriculture and Bioscience International (CABI); and 6. Agricultural Industry Forum (AIF).

Honourable Speaker,

The Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2024 (Senate Bills No.32 of 2024) is a legislative proposal seeking to establish a legal framework for safeguarding the livestock sector from the adverse effects of drought and promoting sustainability. The livestock sector remains a cornerstone ofthenational economy and a critical source oflivelihoodfor millions of Kenyans, particularly in arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs).

The Bill proposes several key interventions, including the establishment of a National Livestock Feeds Reserve, the creation of County Livestock Enterprise Development Funds, and the formulation of county-level drought resilience plans. Its overarching goal is to enhance theresilienceof ourlivestockfarmers andpastoralists against theincreasing frequency and severity of climate-induced shocks.

This report presents the observantions, findings and recommendations of the Committee following a process of public participation and stakeholder engagement. We received submissions from a wide array of stakeholders, including the Ministry of Agriculture, the Council of Governors,and individual citizens, whose insights have been invaluable in shapingourdeliberations.

Honourable Speaker,

The Committee observed that the Bill is too general to be operationally effective. The bill reserves, without adequately addressing long-term resilience measures critical to the sustainability of the livestock sector. These may include water security, climate-smart livestock infrastructure, market access, value addition, household food security for pastoralist communities, and clear access protocols for counties during emergencies. The absence of defined triggers, timelines, and quality assurance mechanisms for the proposed feed reserves also raised concerns regarding timely and equitable access during crises. The Committee further observed that the Bill places significant emphasis on policy formulation and planning, while leaving critical aspects of execution to future regulations or discretionary action.

In addition, the Committee noted gaps in provisions relating to marketing, value chain development, and public-private partnerships, which are essential to preventing wastage of surplus livestock products and stabilizing incomes during and after emergencies.

CHAIRPERSON'SFOREWORD

The Committee is therefore of the view that, without greater specificity and practical mechanisms, the Bill risks becoming another policy framework that appears comprehensive onpaper but deliverslittleimpact on theground,particularlyforlivestock farmers and pastoralist communitiesmost affected bydrought.

HonourableSpeaker,

TheCommitteethereforerecommendsaseriesofamendmentstomaketheBill comprehensive andoperational.Theseinclude:aligningthefunctions of theCabinet Secretary with the objectives of the Bill; broadening the scope ofthe Livestock Risk Data ManagementSystembeyonddroughttocapturemulti-hazardrisksandestablishclear triggers;enlarging themandate of the National Livestock Feeds Reserve tocover all adverse conditions; strengthening county-level resilience planning through County Livestock Resilience Plans; and broadening the regulation-making powers of the Cabinet SecretarytocoverthenewclausesintroducedintheBill.

Further, the Committee recommends insertion of new clauses to provide for Early Warning Trigger Alerts, Early Livestock Offtake Interventions, Value Addition and Marketing of Livestock and Livestock Products, and Genetic Improvement and Breed Resilience. The long title of the Bill is also amended to reflect its expanded scope, covering floods, pest invasions, disease outbreaks, and other disasters.

HonourableSpeaker,

May I take this opportunity to commend the Members of the Committee for their commitmenttoduty,whichmadetheconsiderationoftheBillsuccessful.

I also wish to thank the Offices of the Speaker and the Clerk of the Senate for the support extended to the Committee in undertaking this important assignment. Lastly, I wish to thank the stakeholders who appeared before the Committee to present their comments on theBill.

HonourableSpeaker,

It is now my pleasant duty, pursuant to standing order 148 (1), to present the Report of the Standing Committee on Agriculture,Livestock and Fisheries onTheLivestockProtection And Sustainability Bill, 2024 (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024).

Signed

Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, CBS, M.P,

Chairperson,

Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Date:19thMarch,2026

1.1.Background

• 1.The Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2024, was published in the Kenya Gazette Supplement No. 112 on 31st May 2024 and read for the first time in the Senate on6thAugust2024.TheBillwassubsequentlycommittedtotheStandingCommittee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries for consideration.

2. The principal object of the Bill is to provide a legal framework for safeguarding livestock from adverse conditions, including drought, and to provide for sustainable practices to alleviate the effects of drought on livestockfarmers. TheBill is sponsored by Sen. (Dr.) Lelegwe Ltumbesi, MP. 3. The Bill proposes several key structures and mechanisms:

• (a) Delineation of roles for the national and county governments.
• (b) Establishment of a Feeds Risk Management System and a National Livestock Feeds Reserve.
• (c) Mandatory development of County Drought Resilience Plans.
• (d) Creation of County Livestock Enterprise Development Funds in eligible counties.

1.2Analysis ontheLivestockSectorinKenya

4. Kenya's livestock sector is a critical pillar of the agricultural economy, supporting the livelihoods of approximately 10 million Kenyans, predominantly in the arid and semiarid lands (ASALs). The sector contributes about 12%of the Agricultural GDP and about 42% of the agricultural employment. It is a key source of food, income, and sociocultural wealthfor pastoralist and agro-pastoralist communities. 5. Despite its importance, the sector faces perennial and escalating challenges. Climate change has exacerbated the frequency and severity of droughts, leading to massive livestock losses, diminished productivity,and heightened food insecurity. Other challenges include disease outbreaks, limited access to quality feed and water, market volatility,and conflicts over scarce resources. 6. Existing interventions have often been reactive and fragmented, lacking a cohesive, legallybacked national strategy.The absence of strategicfeed reserves,inadequate funding for emergency response and resilience-building, and weak coordination

CHAPTERONE:

BACKGROUNDOFTHEBILL

between national and county governments have hampered effective sectoral transformation. The proposed Bill seeks to address these systemic gaps by instituting a proactive and structured approach to livestock protection and sustainability.

1.3.OverviewoftheBill

• 7.The Livestock Protection and SustainabilityBill,2024seeks toestablish alegal framework for safeguarding livestock from adverse conditions, particularly drought, while promoting sustainable livestock management practices.
• 8.The Bill is structured into fiveParts.

Part I contains preliminary provisions, including the short title and interpretation. It defines key terms such as livestock, drought, disaster, livestock feed, and livestock products, providing the conceptual foundation for the application of the Act.

Part II sets out the respective roles of the National and County Governments. The National Government is mandated to;

• (a) establish national policies on livestock management, disaster mitigation, and feed reserve strategies;
• (b) collaborate with counties to set standards for pasture, water management, and conservation of natural resources; and,
• (c) provide overarching guidance and technical assistance to counties in matters of livestock.

The County Government is mandated to;

• (a) develop and implement strategies for the protection of livestock from diseases, disasters, and other potential threats, aligned with national policies;
• (b) promote sustainable livestock farming practices ensuring minimal environmental impact and efficient resource utilization;
• (c) monitor feed risks associated with disasters and emergencies and establish a strategic livestock feed reserve within the county;
• (d) develop, implement, and maintain a data management system for information on livestock health, feed risks, and related concerns;
• (e) collaborate with local stakeholders, including farmer associations, value chain actors, and livestock-based cooperatives, to integrate protection, sustainability, and emergency response efforts;

• (f) facilitate mechanisms for accessing, harvesting, and storing water for livestock and promote programmes for livestock insurance uptake;
• (g) link small-scale livestock farmers with off-takers, post-harvest storage providers, processors, and other key players in the livestock value chain;
• (h) enforce national standards on pasture, water management, and conservation of natural resources at the county level;
• (i) establish and maintain fodder banks in designated areas and provide incentives for preservation of livestock products during times of oversupply;
• G) carry out capacity-building, training, emergency preparedness, and disaster mitigation within the county's livestock sector; and
• (k) collaborate with the national government to implement emergency measures to mitigate disasters affecting livestock.

PartIlI introduces livestockprotection and sustainabilitymeasures.It establishes a Feeds Risk Data Management System to collect, analyse, and disseminate information on livestock feed availability, quality, and accessibility, particularly during disasters and emergencies. The system is intended to support evidence-based decision-making through continuous monitoring, risk assessment, regular reporting, and the timely sharing of information with stakeholders and the public using multiple communication platforms.

The Bill also establishes the National Livestock Feeds Reserve as a strategic mechanism to provide emergency feed supplies during drought, stabilise feed availability and prices, and promote the efficient and sustainable use of feed resources. In addition, it requires county governments to develop and implement County Drought Resilience Plans informed by drought risk assessments, climate trends, and the specific needs oftheir livestocksectors.Counties arerequired to allocatebetween 0.5% and 1% of their annual budgets towards implementation of the plans and to report annually to their County Assemblies on progress made.

Part IV of the Bill provides for the establishment of a County Livestock Enterprise Development Fund in counties where livestockfarming significantly contributes to the local economy. The Fund is tobe established through countylegislation and financed through allocations by County Assemblies, income generated from the Fund and its investments, and other lawful sources. Its purpose is to support the livestock sector through grants for emergency interventions, loans for restocking after drought-related losses, and credit facilities for livestock owners, pastoralists, and livestock-related micro, small, and medium enterprises, with counties applying nationally developed criteria refined to reflect local realities and approved by County Assemblies—to determine eligibility for establishing the Fund.

Part V grants the Cabinet Secretary, in consultation with the Council of County Governors, the power to make regulations for the effective implementation of the Act. The regulations may address, among other matters, the declaration of particular animals as livestock for purposes of the Act, the management and operation of the National Livestock Feeds Reserve, and the storage, maintenance, and distribution of feed resources,thereby providing theregulatoryframework necessary to operationalise the Act'sprovisions.

CHAPTERTWO:

PUBLICPARTICIPATIONANDSTAKEHOLDERSUBMISSIONS

2.1.OverviewofPublicParticipation

9. Pursuant to its mandate, the Committee conducted public participation on the Bill, invitingwritten and oralsubmissionsfromstakeholders.Advertisementswereplaced in major newspapers, and notices were posted on the Parliament website. 10. The Committee received and analyzed submissions from key stakeholders, including: 3. (a) The Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries (MOALF) 4. (b) The Council of Governors (CoG) 5. (c)CalebKirinya(Concerned Citizen) 6. (d) Wilson Nyenze (Citizen) 7. (e) Zinzi Mutiso (Citizen) 11. The Committee also acknowledged submissions from Namunyak Women Self Help Group, Nature Kenya, and Tekin Saeko, which were found to relate to a different, deferred bill (The Livestock Bill, 2024,National Assembly Bills No.34 of 2024) and werethereforenotconsideredin thisreport.

2.2.SubmissionsfromStakeholdersandCommitteeResolution

Long title

12. MOALF Submission: proposed refocusing the entire Bill to provide for emergencies and establish a funding mechanism for the livestock sector in line with the objective and excludedevelopmentfunctions. 2. 13.Committee Resolution: The Committee rejected the proposal as it lacked clarity and did not sufficiently specify the aspects of the Bill that were inconsistent with its stated objective.

Interpretation section

14. MOALF Submissions: Proposed that the bill should provide clear interpretations for a new proposal on a National Fund in addition to the already proposed County Fund.

• 15.Committee Resolution: The Committee rejected the proposal to have a dual fund. They noted that the national government could support counties through a coordinated policy framework rather than a separatefund.

PartII:RolesofNational and County Governments

Clause3:RoleoftheNational Government

16. MOALF Submission: Argued that the roles assigned to the Cabinet Secretary are to0 broad and go beyond the scope of the Bill, which should be focused on emergencies and sustainability. Recommended recasting the roles to focus specifically on safeguarding livestock and providing for sustainable practices to alleviate the effects of drought. 2. 17.Council of Governors Submission: Proposed an amendment to Clause 3 to mandate that the Cabinet Secretary shall, "in consultation with the Council of County Governors,"formulate national policies. This is to ensure that county governments are integrally involved in policy formulation for easier cascading and implementation at the local level. 3. 18.CommitteeResolution:The Committee agreed that the roles of the two levels of government should be refined to align more closely with the Bill's core objective of safeguarding livestock from adverse conditions, including drought, while promoting sustainability. However, the Committee rejected the Council of Governors' proposal to amend clause 3 to require the Cabinet Secretary to act "in consultation with the Council of County Governors," noting that clause 3 exclusively sets out the role of the national government.

PartIHl:LivestockProtection and SustainabilityMeasures

Clause 5,6 and 7.

19. MOALF Submissions: Noted that the contingency measures in the Bill (Clauses 5, 6, and 7)are not exhaustive enough to address the majority of livestock sector emergencies, which extend beyond drought to include floods, diseases, and pests. 20. Committee Resolution: The Committee supported the need to broaden the scope of the Bill's protective measures to encompass a wider range of disasters, as defined in the interpretation clause.

21.Clause 6:National LivestockFeed Reserve

21. Council of Governors Submission: Proposed the insertion of new sub-clauses to create a clear framework for counties to access the National Feed Reserve. The proposal includes: 2. (a) A provision allowing a CECM to request support from the Cabinet Secretary during a disaster. 3. (b)AmandatefortheCStomakeregulations,inconsultationwiththeCoG,onthe proceduresfor accessing the reserve. 4. 22.Caleb Kiriinya (Citizen): Raised concerns about potential conflicts of interest and quality control in the selection of warehouses for the feed reserve, citing past scandals with fertilizer. Questioned how the Bill plans to address these risks. 5. 22.CommitteeResolution:TheCommitteefoundmeritinestablishingaclear,regulated process for county access to the National Reserve. Furthermore, they agreed that regulationsmustincludestringentquality assurance and anti-corruptionmeasuresfor the management of the reserve, including warehouse selection.

Clause 7: County Drought Resilience Plan

• 23.Council of GovernorsSubmission:Recommendedreplacing the term"drought"with "disaster" in the title and body of the clause to make the plan all-encompassing and adaptive to various hazards like floods, diseases, and pest infestations.
• 24.Caleb Kiriinya (Citizen): Expressed concern about potential duplication of effort amongcountiesindeveloping theseplans and thelackofclear consequencesfor counties that fail to allocate the mandated 0.5% of their annual budget to the plan. Also questioned the adequacy of oversight for the use of these funds.
• 25.Committee Resolution: The Committee supported amending the clause to a "County Disaster Resilience Plan" to reflect a multi-hazard approach, they proposed to amend to be even more precise and rename it County Livestock Disaster Resilience Plan. It alsoagreedthattheBillmustbestrengthenedtoincludeaclearmonitoringand evaluation framework, with reporting obligations to the county assembly, to ensure accountabilityfor the allocated resources.

Part IV: CountyLivestockEnterpriseDevelopmentFund

Clause8&9:EstablishmentandPurposeof theFund

• 23.MOALF Submission: Made a proposal to create a new "Livestock Sector Support Fund" at the national level to support emergency interventions and sustainability, in addition to the county fund. This was seen as addressing a gap in national-level financing for livestock emergencies.
• 24.Council of Governors Submission: Proposed amending the purpose of the County Fund under Clause 9 to include "Development of the livestock sector in the County" and "Establishment and management of strategic livestock feed reserves," broadening itsscope.
• 25.Wilson Nyenze (Citizen): Suggested limiting the amount of money that can be reinvested from the Fund's income to 15% to maintain operational cash flow for emergencies.

26. Caleb Kiriinya (Citizen): Raised a red flag regarding the inclusion of "gifts" as a source of monies for the Fund (Clause 8(2)(d)), warning that this could open the door to bribery and compromise the Fund's integrity.

• 27.CommitteeResolution:The Committeedeliberatedon thesubmissions andresolved as follows:
• (a) On the MOALF proposal (National Livestock Sector Support Fund): The Committee rejected the creation of a parallel national-level fund, emphasizing that dual funds would risk duplication, inefficiency, and blurred accountability. It recommended instead strengthening the County Fund framework and enhancing intergovernmental coordination for emergencies.
• (b)On the Council of Governors proposal: The Committee noted that the proposed amendment to Clause 9, by focusing on livestock development and strategic feed reserves, shifts the Fund's purpose from its original emphasis on emergency response and resilience-building toward long-term economic development. While supportive of county-level resilience measures, the Committee cautioned against diluting the Fund's emergency mandate and recommended that any development-oriented functions be clearly distinguished from emergency financing.
• (c) On Wilson Nyenze's proposal: The Committee considered the suggestion to capreinvestmentofFund income at15%.However,it resolved todeleteClause 8(2)(c) entirely, noting that the Fund does not accumulate surplus beyond the financialyear and thereforelacksfinancial continuity tosupport investments.

This ensures the Fund remains strictly focused on emergency liquidity rather thanspeculativereinvestment.

• (d)On Caleb Kiriinya's proposal: The Committee noted the concern that including"gifts"as a source of monies under Clause 8(2)(d) could expose the Fund to risks of bribery or undue influence.However,it resolved that there is no inherent issue with gifts being donated to the Fund, provided they are received andmanagedin accordancewith thePublicFinanceManagementframework, which already sets out clear procedures for transparency, accountability, and audit.TheCommitteeemphasizedthatexcludinggiftsaltogetherwould unnecessarily lock out legitimate contributions that could strengthen the Fund's resourcebase.

Clause10:CriteriaforEstablishmentof theFund.

• 28.CalebKiriinya(Citizen):Criticized theBill for failing tooutline clear criteria for issuing grants and loans to livestock owners. Raised concerns about whether collateral would be required, what would happen in case of loan default, and how the Bill would protectfarmersfrompredatorylending practices.
• 29.CommitteeResolution:The Committee acknowledged thevalidityof these concerns but noted that the Bill already provides a framework under PART VI - Miscellaneous Provisions, Clause 11 for the Cabinet Secretary,in consultation with the Council of CountyGovernors,tomakeregulations for thebetter carrying out of theAct. Specifically, Clause 11(2) empowers the Cabinet Secretary to make regulations on operational matters. The Committee therefore proposed that the regulation-making powerunder Clause11beexpanded to expresslyincludetheissuanceofgrants and loans to livestock owners, covering criteria for eligibility, collateral requirements, loan recovery mechanisms, and safeguards against predatory lending.

MiscellaneousProvisionsandGeneralComments

Clause11:Regulations

• 30.MOALF Submission:Recommended that the regulation-making powers should specifically address the operationalization of the proposed national fund and mechanisms for addressing livestock sector emergencies.

31. Committee Resolution: The Committee supported this view, recommending that the regulation-making clause be expanded to provide a detailed list of matters to be addressed.

General Comments

32. MOALF Submission: Urged a comprehensive review of the entire Bill to sharpen its focus on addressing livestock sector emergencies and sustainability with clear financing mechanisms.Argued thatbroader"development"functions should beleft toother specialized legislation. 2. 33.Committee Resolution: The Committee acknowledged this general comment and took it into consideration, emphasizing that the Bill's primary scope is emergency response andresilience. 34. Wilson Nyenze (Citizen): Proposed introducing a jail term of 15 years with no option of fine for misappropriation of funds, and holding County Executive Committee members personally liable. He argued that misappropriation of funds threatens national food security, which he equated to treason. 4. 35.Committee Resolution:Proposal rejected.The Committee noted that the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act already comprehensively addresses misappropriation of public funds, with strict penalties including imprisonment, fines, or both. Personal liability of public officers is already covered under existinglaw. 36. Caleb Kiriinya (Citizen): Presented a comprehensive critique, recommending that the 6. (a) The Bill duplicates existing initiatives (e.g., livestock insurance, water conservation)andoverlapswith thewithdrawnLivestockBill2024. 7. (b)Excessivepowersgivento theCabinetSecretary,withlimited oversight. 8. (c)Establishmentof theNationalLivestockFeedsReservewithoutsafeguards against poor quality or conflicts of interest inwarehouse selection. 9. (d) Countydrought resilienceplansriskduplicationofinformationandlack enforcement mechanisms if countiesfail to allocate 0.5% of theirbudgets. 10. (e) Clause 8(2)(d) allowing "gifts" into the County Fund could compromise integrity. 11. (f) Lack of clear criteria for issuing grants and loans, raising fears of collateral requirements, defaults, and predatory lending. 12. 37.Committee Resolution: The Committee acknowledged the depth of these concerns. It notedthat:

• (a)Whilesomecountieshaveindeedimplementedinitiativeslikewaterstorageand livestock insurance, others have not, leaving gaps in resilience. A national framework is therefore necessary to ensure uniformity and minimum standards across allcounties.Countiescan alwaystailor their ownlegislation to address specificlocal realities.On the question of duplication,the Committee clarified that the withdrawn Livestock Bill did not address emergency measures, and therefore there is no duplication with the current Bill, which is focused on emergency response and sustainability.Oversight of Cabinet Secretary powers can be strengthened via consultation and regulation-making under Clause 11.
• (b) the Cabinet Secretary's powers to make regulations under Clause 11 are not absolute.They are subject totherequirements of theStatutoryInstruments Act, which mandates public participation, stakeholder engagement, and parliamentary scrutiny before any regulation can take effect. This ensures that regulations are developed transparently,with input from affected stakeholders, and cannot be imposed unilaterally.County drought resilience plans need stronger oversight and compliancemechanisms.
• (c) On theestablishmentof theNational LivestockFeedsReserve,theCommittee acknowledged concerns about poor quality and conflicts of interest in warehouse selection. It resolved that these safeguards will be addressed through regulations under Clause 11, which will set standards for feed quality assurance, inspection, andcertification,aswell astransparentcriteriaforwarehouseselectiontoprevent conflictsofinterest.
• (d) The Committee agreed that duplication of information is a valid concern but emphasized that therequirementensuresuniformminimumstandardswhile allowing counties to tailor strategies to their specific contexts. On enforcement, the Committee clarified that since the 0.5% allocation is a statutory requirement, failure to comply will automatically trigger an audit query under the Public Finance Management (PFM) Act. Counties that do not allocate the funds will therefore be dealt with through existing audit and accountability mechanisms, ensuring compliancewithout the needfor additional penalties in theBill.
• (e) including"gifts"as a source of monies under Clause 8(2)(d) could expose the Fund to risks of bribery or undue influence. However, it resolved that there is no inherent issue with gifts being donated to the Fund,provided they are received andmanagedinaccordancewiththePublicFinanceManagementframework, which already sets out clear procedures for transparency, accountability, and audit.

The Committee emphasized that excluding gifts altogether would unnecessarily lock out legitimate contributions that could strengthen theFund's resourcebase. Instead, it recommended retaining"gifts"as a permissible source.

• (f) On grants and loans, the Committee proposed expanding Clause 11 regulation-making powers to cover eligibility criteria, collateral rules, loan recovery, and protection against predatory lending.

CHAPTERTHREE:

COMMITTEEOBSERVATIONSANDRECOMMENDATIONS

3.1.CommitteeObservations

38.TheCommitteemadethefollowingobservations:

1. Operational Effectiveness and Specificity

The Committee observed that while regulations are important for providing technical and procedural detail, theBill leaves toomany substantive issues to be addressed through future regulations, thereby undermining its operational effectiveness. Matters such as triggers and timelines for activating emergency interventions, access protocols for counties to draw from the National Livestock Feeds Reserve, and principles for fair allocation of feed reserves are central safeguards that should be embedded in the primarylegislation to guarantee predictability, equity, and accountability. By contrast, technical standards such as the design of data systems, reporting formats, or feed quality specifications, as well as procedural detailslikesubmissionprocesses and monitoringframeworks,may appropriately be left to regulations.

2.ScopeandTitleoftheBill

The CommitteeobservedthatwhiletheBillis titled as abroad livestockprotection and sustainability framework,its substantive provisions concentrate on droughtrelated interventions such as feed reserves,fodder banks,and county drought resilience plans. The further observed that if the sponsor's intention is to focus solely on drought, the Bill should be renamed to reflect drought resilience and protection. Alternatively, if the objective is to provide comprehensive livestock protection, the Bill should be redrafted to include other disasters such as floods, pest invasions,and disease outbreaks,and to ensure that clear measures areprovided to address thesehazards alongside drought.

3.Pasture,WaterManagement,and Conservation

The Committee observed that effective livestock protection requires explicit provisions onwater securityand natural resource conservation,as these are inseparablefromfeedavailabilityandlivestocksurvival.Withoutadedicated section,theBill risks treating these critical measures as peripheral rather than foundational to sustainability.

4.Lack of Long-Term Resilience Measures

The Committee observed that the Bill focuses heavily on short-term emergency responses, particularly feed reserves, while failing to provide for long-term sustainability strategies that are critical to preparing communities for future shocks. The Bill does not address household food reserves for pastoralist families,nor does it provide for investment in climate-smart livestock infrastructure such as solar-powered boreholes, mobile abattoirs, water harvesting systems, and shaded livestock enclosures. It also omits early warning and forecast-based action systems, genetic improvement and breed resilience programmes. The Committee emphasised that even if feeds are available, without sufficient water livestock will still die. Any comprehensivelivestockprotection and sustainabilitylawmust thereforeintegrate both feed, food and water security together.

5.Missing Marketing and Value Addition Provisions

TheCommitteefurther observed thattheBilldoes not substantivelyaddress marketing, value chain development, or value addition, which are essential to stabilising incomes and preventing wastage of surplus livestock products. Surplus production typically occurs during periods of good season, when milk, meat, and other livestock products are produced in excess of immediate consumption needs. Without mechanisms to absorb this surplus, products often go to waste, and prices collapse,leavingfarmersvulnerable.

The Bill fails to provide for processing and preservation of excess products through value addition such as converting surplus milk into powder or cheese, or canning meat,supportingmarketlinkages and emergency offtakeprogrammes tostabilise prices during droughts, or encouraging public-private partnerships to expand storage, processing, and distribution networks. By omitting these measures, the Bill risks focusing narrowly on emergency inputs while neglecting the broader economic sustainabilityofthelivestocksector.Value additionandmarket accessarecritical toensuringthatpastoralistandfarmingcommunitiescanmaintainstableincomes during both surplus and scarcity periods.

6.Rolesof theNational and County Governments

TheCommitteeobserved that several of theroles assigned toboth theCabinet Secretary under clause 3 and county governments under clause 4 extend beyond the Bill's intended scope.While theBill is designed to safeguard livestock from adverse conditionssuch asdrought andtopromotesustainability,someofthefunctions provided are framed in terms of general livestock sector management.

7.ScopeofProtectiveMeasures

The Committee observed that theBill defines"livestock"broadlytoinclude cattle, camels, donkeys, pigs, sheep, goats, and poultry (Clause 2). This definition ensures that all categories of livestock farmers fall within the scope of theBill.However, despite this inclusive definition, the substantive measures provided in Clauses 5, 6, and 7 focus almost exclusively on drought-related interventions such as feed reserves and fodder banks. While the Bill assigns functions to both the National and County Governments that reference"diseases,disasters,and other potential threats, these provisions remain general and lack detailed mechanisms for addressing floods, pest invasions, or livestock disease outbreaks.As a result, although all livestock farmers aretechnicallycoveredunder theBill,the actualprotectivemeasures are narrowly tailored to drought, leaving farmers vulnerable to other hazards.The Committee observed that the Bill places disproportionate emphasis on drought as theprimary threat to livestock,whilefailing to adequately address other majorrisks such as floods, pest invasions, and disease outbreaks. Clauses 5, 6, and 7, which set out contingency measures, are not sufficiently comprehensive to cover the full range of emergencies that impact the livestock sector. By focusing narrowly on drought, theBillrisksleavingfarmersandpastoralistcommunitiesvulnerabletoother equallydestructivedisasters.

3.2.CommitteeRecommendations

39. The Committee therefore recommends that the Senate pass the Bill with the following amendments:

1.Clause 3

The Committee recommends amendment of Clause 3 to align thefunctions of the Cabinet Secretary with the objectives of the Bill. Specifically, the Cabinet Secretary should bemandated to establish national livestock disaster policies,oversee the National Livestock FeedsReserve,coordinate earlylivestock offtake interventions, developnational standards onpasturemanagement and water security,integrate the Livestock Risk Data Management System with national early warning frameworks, promote market stabilisation and value addition measures, and provide technical assistancetocountygovernments.

2.Clause5

The Committeerecommends amendment of Clause5toestablisha LivestockRisk Data Management System under the Cabinet Secretary,in consultation with the Council of County Governors, to broaden the scope which previously focused only on drought-related data. The System should capture information on feed availability, pasture conditions, water resources, disease outbreaks, pest invasions, floods, droughts, and market volatility, integrate meteorological and veterinary surveillance, andprovide clear evidence-based triggersfor activating emergencyinterventions. This ensures that livestock disaster management is comprehensive, predictable, and responsive to multiple hazards.

3.Clause 6

The Committee recommends amendment of Clause 6 tobroaden the objectives of the National Livestock Feeds Reserve so that it is not limited to drought but applies to all adverse conditions that disrupt feed availability.

4.Clause 7

The Committeerecommends amendment ofClause 7 torequirecountygovernments to prepare and implement County Livestock Resilience Plans that address not only drought but also floods, pest invasions, disease outbreaks, and other disasters. The Plans should embed measures for feed security,water security,climate trend analysis,resilience strategies,and monitoring frameworks tailored to county needs.

5.Clause 9

The Committee recommends the amendment of Clause 9(c) to broaden the scope which previously focused only on drought. The Fund becomes a more comprehensive instrument for supporting restocking and recovery across multiple risks, ensuring equity and resilience for livestock farmers and pastoralist communities.

6. Clause 11

TheCommitteerecommendsamendmentofClause11tobroadenthe regulation-makingpowersoftheCabinetSecretarysothattheyencompass thenew clausesestablishedintheBill.

7.Clause 5A

The Committee recommends insertion of Clause 5A to provide for Early Warning Trigger Alerts to be issued by the Cabinet Secretary whenever the Livestock Risk DataManagementSystemindicates elevated risk.Thisaddressesthegapin the original Bill, which lacked predictable and transparent mechanisms for activating interventions,and ensures timely communication to counties andstakeholders.

8.Clause5B

The Committeerecommends insertionof Clause5B toprovideforEarlyLivestock Offtake Interventions initiated by the Cabinet Secretary in consultation with counties. This fills the gap in the Bill where no measures existed to prevent distress sales, reduce pressure on pasture and water, and stabilise farmer incomes during shocks.

9. Clause 5C

TheCommitteerecommendsinsertionof Clause5C toprovideforValueAddition and Marketing of Livestock and Livestock Products, including processing, preservation, aggregation centres, cold chain infrastructure, and structured market linkages.

10.Clause5D

The Committee recommends insertion of Clause 5D to provide for Genetic Improvement and Breed Resilience, including selective breeding, conservation of indigenous genetic resources, and strengthening biosecurity. This fills the gap in the Bill where long-term resilience measures were absent, ensuring adaptive capacity and productivity of livestock in the face of climate shocks and disease threats.

11.LongTitle

The Committee recommends amendment of the long title of the Bill to broaden its scopeto cover floods,pestinvasions,disease outbreaks,and other disasters.This addresses the Committee's observation that the Bill's scope was narrowly tailored to drought and ensures comprehensive livestock protection and sustainability.

LISTOFAPPENDICES

Appendix 1: Minutes of the Committee Meetings

Appendix 2: The LivestockProtection and Sustainability Bill,2024

Appendix3:PublicParticipationAdvertisements

Appendix 4: Stakeholder Submissions Matrix

Appendix5:ProposedAmendmentsto theBill

Appendix 6: Copies of Stakeholder Submissions

MINUTESOFTHEONEHUNDREDANDSIXTYEIGHTHMEETINGOFTHE FISHERIES,HELD ON TUESDAY,20THMAY,2025,INCOMMITTEE ROOM STANDING COMMITTEE ON AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND 5,MAINPARLIAMENTBUILDINGSAT10:00A.M.

PRESENT

1. Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP

Chairperson

2. Sen. Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP

Vice-Chairperson

3. Sen. Mwenda Gataya (Mo Fire), CBS, MP

Member

• 4.S Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP

Member (Virtual)

• 5.Sen.Sheikh Mohamed Abbas,CBS,MP

Member (Virtual)

6. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC MP

Member (Virtual)

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

• 1.Sen. Catherine Muma, MP

• Member

2. Sen. Moses Kajwang', CBS, MP

• Member

3. Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP

• Member

SECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr. Peter Mulesi

MIN/SEN/SCA/1107/2025-

• Clerk Assistant I

2. Ms. Caroline Njue

• Clerk Assistant II

3. Ms. Winnie Atieno

• Audio Officer

4. Mr. Hillary Cheruiyot

• Research Officer III

• 5.Mr.SolomonAlubala

• Fiscal Analyst II

• 6.Ms. Sarah Rukwaro

• SAA

7. Ms. Juliet Masinde

• Media Relations Officer

PRELIMINARIES

The meeting was called to order at 10:30 a.m. followed by a word of prayer and introductions.

MIN/SEN/SCA/1108/2025-

The agenda was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP and seconded by Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP as follows -

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda; 3. Confirmation of:

• a) Minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty Seventh sitting held on Wednesday, 26th March,2025at9:00a.m.;

5. b) Minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty Eighth sitting held on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 at 2:00 p.m.;

• c) Minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty Ninth sitting held on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 at 10:00 am.;
• d) Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixtieth sitting heid on Thursday, 1oth April, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.;

8. e Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixty First sitting held on Thursday, 17th April, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.; 9. f Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixty Second sitting held on Tuesday, 6th May, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.; and 10. g Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixty Third sitting held on Thursday, 8th May, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. 4. Consideration of the Committee Stakeholder submissions on the Livestock Protection and SustainabilityBill,2024 (SenateBills No.32 of 2024)(Committee Paper No. 128). 5. Any Other Business; and 6. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTESOFTHE MIN/SEN/SCA/1109/2025-

PREVIOUSSITTING

The Minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty Seventh sitting held on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 at 9:00 a.m. were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings having been proposed by Sen. Abbas Sheikh, CBS, MP and seconded by Sen.Alexander Mundigi, MP.

The Minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty Eighth sitting held on Wednesday, 26th March, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings having been proposed by Sen. Abbas Sheikh, CBS, MP and seconded by Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP.

Minutes of the One Hundred and Fifty Ninth sitting held on Tuesday, 8th April, 2025 at 10:00 am. were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings having been proposed by Sen. Abbas Sheikh, CBS, MP and seconded by Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP.

The Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixtieth sitting held on Thursday, 10th April, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings having been proposed by Sen.WahomeWamatinga,MP and seconded bySen.Alexander Mundigi, MP.

The Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixty First sitting held on Thursday, 17th April, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings having been proposed by Sen. Mwenda Gataya Mo Fire, CBS, MP and seconded by Sen. Wahome Wamatinga,MP

The Minutes of the One Hundred and Sixty Third sitting held on Thursday, 8th May, 2025 at 10:00 a.m.were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings having been proposed by Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP and seconded by Sen.Abbas Sheikh, CBS, MP.

MIN/SEN/SCA/1110/2025-

MATTESARISINGFROMTHEPREVIOUS MIINUTES

Therewerenomatters arising.

MIIN/SEN/SCA/1111/2025-

CONDISERATIONOFTHESTAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENTONTHELIVESTOCK PROTECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITYBILL, 2024(SENATEBILLSNO.32OF2024)

• 1.Objective of the Bill - the Ministry of Agriculture proposed that the entire Bill should be refocused to provide for emergencies and establish a funding mechanismfor theLivestockSector inlinewith the objective andexclude development related functions.The rationale was that the objective is appropriate.

The legal counsel took the Committee through the matrix as follows:

CommitteeResolution-The Committee declined theproposal since it is not clear on the areasoftheBill thatshouldbereworked.

2. Interpretation of Fund - the Ministry of Agriculture proposed that the Bill should provide clear interpretations for a new proposal on a National Fund in addition to the already proposed County Fund. This is to allow introduction of a national fund to support the Livestock Sector Sustainability in addition to the County Fund.

Committee Resolution - The Committee declined the proposal since it is not clear where the clear interpretations should be provided in the Bill.

3. PART II - Sections 3 and 4 - the Ministry of Agriculture proposed that the roles of the Cabinet Secretary and the County Executive Committee Members in charge of Livestock are too broad going beyond the scope of the Bill. Recast the roles in Provisions 3 and 4 to focus on safeguarding livestock from adverse conditions including drought, provide for sustainable practices to alleviate the effects of drought onlivestockfarmers and resilience.

Committee Resolution-The Committee declined the proposal since it is vague and it does not provide clarity on how theBill should be amended.

• 4.Clause 3 - Role of the County Government - The Council of Governors proposed Amendment to clause 3 to read as follows:

3(1) the Cabinet Secretary shall in consultation with the Council of County Governors -

1. Formulate national policies on livestock management, disaster mitigation and feed reserve strategies.

To provide for consultation with the County Governments in the formulation of theNationalPolicieswhichwill makeit easyfor theCountyGovernments to cascade and implement the same.

Committee Resolution - The Committee accepted the proposal to amend clause 6 to include the proposal.

5. PART II - Sections 5, 6 and 7 on the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Measures-theMinistry of Agricultureproposed that the contingency measures for in the Bill are not exhaustive to address majority Sector emergencies. Review thesectionstoprovidefor themitigationof LivestockSectoremergencies and enhance sustainability.

Committee Resolution - The Committee declined the proposal.

• 6.Clause6-NationalLivestockFeedReservetheCouncilof Governors proposed the establishment of new clauses to provide-
• i. In theeventof adisaster theCECMmaymakearequest theCabinet Secretary for the County to get support from the National feed reserve.
• ii. The CS to make regulation in consultation with COG on the procedures for counties to access theNational feed reserve.

ThisistoCreate aframeworkforCountiestoaccesstheNationalfeedreserve.

Committee Resolution - The Committee accepted the proposal to amend clause 6 to include the proposal.

7. Clause 7 - the Council of Governors proposed to amend the clause by replacing the word "draught"" with "disaster". This is to ensure that the policies and strategies are inclusive, comprehensive and adaptive to various challenges. While drought is indeed a significant hazard facing the livestock sector in Kenya, it is not the only threat. The use of the term "drought" in the Livestock Sustainability Bill is recommended as it encompasses a wide range of risks that affects livestock sector, including drought, floods, diseases outbreaks, pest infestationsand other climaterelated or environmentalstock.

Committee Resolution -The Committee partially accepted the resolution and will amend to be more precise to deal with livestock.

8. NEW PART IV - Livestock Sector Support Fund - the Ministry of Agriculture proposed Creation of a new fund to support emergency related interventions in the Livestock Sector and sustainability at the National level in addition to the County Fund. We support creation of the Livestock Sector Support Fund.

Committee Resolution - The Committee declined the proposal.

9. PART V-Section 8- County Livestock Enterprise Development Fund -the and emergencies with a county focus.

Committee Resolution - The Committee declined the proposal.

• 10.Clause 9 - Purpose of the Fund - Council of Governors proposed to amend Clause 9 to provide the following:
• i. Development of the livestock sector in the County; and

The object and the purpose of the County Fund is to provide-

• ii. Establishment and management strategic livestock feed reserves.

Committee Resolution - The Committee resolved to draft sub clause (d) and (e) and modify (f) because the Bill deals with livestock emergencies.

To provide for the funding of livestock value chain development in the Counties.

• beyond emergencies and sustainability of the interventions. This is required to be revised toremainwithin the broad objectiveof theBill. Committee Resolution - The Committee declined the proposal. The proposal is vague.
• 12.Clause 8(2)(c) - Income from investments made by the Fund - Mr. Wilson Nyenze proposed that the limit the amount of money that can be reinvested at a given time to 15%. This helps to maintain operational cash flow since emergencies are almost unexpected.

Committee Resolution - The Committee declined the proposal. Go ahead and delete on investment since the fund dose not accumulate surplus beyond the FY.

13. PART VI-Section 11 -Miscellaneous Provisions - the Ministry of Agriculture proposed focusing the miscellaneous provisions. The provisions for making

Regulations should involve operationalization of the Fund and addressing emergencies in the Livestock Sector.

Committee Resolution - The Committee accepted the proposal. The bill does notcaterforhow thefund will be operationalized.

• 14.General - the Ministry of Agriculture - The Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill should be reviewed to focus on addressing Livestock Sector emergencies and sustainability with clear financing mechanisms. The scope on development of the Livestock Sector should be addressed by other legislations based on the prevailing policy.

Committee Resolutions - The Committee declined the proposal.

• 15.General reference to the whole Bill - Mr. Wilson Nyenze proposed the Introduce jail limit of 15 years with no option of fine for misappropriation of funds also hold CEC who are in charge of the fund personally liable. This will minimise misappropriation of mentioned funds and reserves which puts the National food security at risk. Putting this at risk is tantamount to treason.

Committee Resolution - The Committee declined this proposal. The PFM Act already tackles the misappropriation of National funds.

Committee Observations

Following the presentation of the matrix, the Committee observed the following:

• i. Theword livestockin theBill shouldberedefined.
• ii. The Bill is too general.
• iii. The Bill needs more public participation.

Committee Resolutions

• i. The legal counsel should speak to the sponsor of the Bill to rework the Bill to

2. incorporatetheCommitteeobservations. ii. The Ministry should be invited again to explain their submission since the proposalswerevague and not clear.

• iii. InviteKALRO todeliberate on theBill.
• iv. Conduct public participation in the Counties on the Bill.

ANY OTHER BUSINESS MIN/SEN/SCA/1112/2025-

1. The Committee to invite the Ministry of Agriculture to deliberate on the issues in the rice sector e.g., the Quelea birds and the Golden apple snail's menace. 2. Invite stakeholders on the potato issue and the gentleman who did the research on the unsafe practices that threaten food safety and public health in potato farming.

3. Secretariat to find out how much the NGOs have pumped into the irrigation schemes in Turkana County.

MIN/SEN/SCA/1113/2025ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 11:25 a.m. The next meeting will be on notice.

SIGNED:..!

21-s-2023

DATE:...

SEN.DAVIDWAFULAWAKOLI,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

THESENATESTANDINGCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCK ATFOURPOINTSBYSHERATON,JKIA

PRESENT

1. Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP

Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP

Vice-Chairperson

3. Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP

Member

• 4.Sen.Sheikh Mohamed Abbas,CBS,MP

Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

1. Sen. Catherine Muma, MP

Member

2. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC MP

Member

3. Sen. Mwenda Gataya (Mo Fire), CBS, MP

Member

4. Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP

Member

5. Sen. Moses Kajwang', CBS, MP

Member

SECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr. Peter Mulesi

Clerk Assistant I

2. Ms. Caroline Njue

Clerk Assistant II

3. Ms. Regina Munyao

Legal Counsel

4. Ms. Winnie Atieno

• Audio Officer

• 5.Mr.Solomon Alubala

• Fiscal Analyst

• 6.Ms. Sarah Rukwaro

• SAA

PRELIMINARIES

MIN/SEN/SCA/1029/2025-

The meeting was called to order at 9:30 a.m. followed by a word of prayer and introductions.

MIN/SEN/SCA/1030/2025-

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Abbas Sheikh, CBS, MP and seconded by Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP as follows -

1. Prayer; 2. Adoption of the Agenda; 3. Confirmation of the previous minutes; 4. Matters arising: 5. Consideration of the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills 32 of 2023); 6. 6.Any Other Business; 7. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

CONFIRMATIONOFTHEMINUTESOFTHE

MIN/SEN/SCA/1031/2025-

The confirmation of minutes of the previous meeting was deferred.

| MIN/SEN/SCA/1032/2025- | MATTESARISINGFROMTHEPREVIOUS MINUTES | |-------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | There were no matters arising. MIN/SEN/SCA/1033/2025- | CONSIDERATIONOFTHELIVESTOCK PROTECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITYBILL, 2023(SENATEBILLSNO.32 OF2023) |

The secretariat took the members through the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2023 (Senate Bills 32 of 2023) as follows:

1.PURPOSE OF THEBILL

The principal object of the Bill to safeguard livestock from adverse conditions, particularly drought, and establish sustainable practices to alleviate the effects of such conditions on livestock farmers. The Bill emphasizes the importance of both national and county governments in the protection and sustainability of the livestock sector. Beyond immediate drought relief, the proposal stresses building resilience through sustainable farming, data management, and cooperative efforts.

2.BACKGROUND OF THE BILL Kenya's arid and semi-arid lands comprise a significant portion of the country's geography and are inhabited by pastoral communities. For these communities, livestock is more than an economic asset; it is an integral part of their socio-cultural identity. Frequent droughts, which are becoming increasingly common due to climate change, jeopardize the livelihoods of these communities. Their livestock, often the primary source of sustenance and income, face heightened risks during these periods.

Current Law

Currently there is no standalone law covering the protection and funding of the livestock sector. Despite livestock being part of agriculture, the prime law governing agricuture, The Agricuture and Food Authority Act, Cap 317 which seeks to promote best practices in, and regulate, the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation and warehousing of agricultural products excludes livestock and livestock products.

Further, The Agricultural Finance Corporation, Cap 323 which was established to provide affordable credit to farmers has been inadequate in its capacity to meet the financial needs of the sector. In addition, its coverage in the arid and semi-arid areas is limited.

TherationalefortheBill

The Bill therefore, seeks to support and to mitigate on the loses that are incurred by livestock farmers by—-

• establishing a National Feeds Reserve which shall constitute of physical stock of livestock feed. The purpose of the reserve is to store livestock feed for use by livestock farmers during drought and other harsh climate conditions;
• b) obligating counties to establish County Livestock Enterprise Development Fund which will be applied towards establishing strategic animal feeds reserves in the counties and offering, grants, loans, credit facilities to livestock farmers.

3.OVERVIEWOFTHEBILL

What is the role of County Governments in ensuring that livestock production and sustainabilityisachieved?

Under Clause 4 the county government shall —

• (i) develop and implement strategies for protection of livestock from diseases, disasters, and other potential threats;
• (ii) promote sustainable livestock farming methods;
• (iii) establish a strategic livestock feed reserve;
• (iv) develop and maintain a data system on livestock health, feed risks and related concerns;
• (v) facilitate mechanism for water harvesting and storage and promote programmes for livestock insurance;
• (vi) link small scale farmers to storage and marketing facilities; and

• (vi) establish folder banks and provide incentives.

一 In order to achieve the objectives of the Bill. The Bill proposes -

• a)to establish a Feeds Risk Data Management System overseen by the Cabinet Secretary to monitor and assess feed availability and risks, particularly during disasters; and

• b) that each county shall prepare a comprehensive county drought resilience plan that --

• (i) details the County's vulnerability to drought and strategies to counteract its effects;

• (ii) shall allocate a portion of its annual budget to the implementation of the county drought resilient plan. The allocation shall be pegged on the specific needs of each county;

• (ii)the county executive member to submit a report on the progress of implementation of the drought resilient plan to the county assembly.

Howwill livestockfarmersbenefit fromtheenactmentoftheBill?

• a) The Bill will promote livestock farming by establishing a National Livestock Feeds Reserve for storage and preservation for livestock feeds. In addition, the reserve will —-

• (i) providing emergency food supply during the drought period;

• (ii) mitigating the effects of food shortages and price volatility caused by drought; and

• (iii) promoting efficient and sustainable use of feeds.

• b) Through the establishment Livestock Enterprise Development Fund in the counties where livestock farming is significantly contributes to the economy in that County. The Fund will be offer of grants, loans and credit facilities to support livestock owners and related businesses.

How will the Livestock Enterprise Development Fund be financed?

Through appropriation by each county assembly, income generated from the proceeds of the allocated funds and grants, donations or other gifts to the fund.

MiscellaneousProvisions.

Clause 1l grants the Cabinet Secretary for agriculture in consultation with the Council of County Governors, the power to develop regulations on the declaration of animals as livestock, the management and operation of the National Livestock feeds reserve and the storage, maintenance and distribution of feed.

WhatDoesLivestockMean?

The word livestock means cattle, camel, donkey, pig, sheep, goat, or poultry.

4.CONSEQUENCES OF THE BILL

The Bill will provide a framework for establishment of a National Feed Reserve and Livestock Enterprise Development Fund which will be used to mitigate loss of livestock due toharsh climateconditions.

5.WAY FORWARD

What next?

The Bill was Read a First Time in the Senate on 6thAugust, 2024. Pursuant to standing order 145 of the Senate Standing Orders, the Standing Committee on Agriculture Livestock and Fisheries shall facilitate public participation and shall take into account the views and recommendations of the public when the committee submits it report to the Senate.

CommitteeObservations

The Committeeobserved that:

1. The marketing aspect is missing in the Bill; 3. The Livestock fund should have an aspect of insurance, marketing, cover diseases, vaccinations, drought etc.; and 2. The Bill should clearly outline who will manage the feed reserve; 4. 4.Cooperatives should be introduced in the Bill.

CommitteeResolutions

The Committee resolved to conduct public participation on the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2024 in Samburu, Garissa, Kajiado and Taita Taveta Counties from 27th April, 2025 to 5th May, 2025.

MIN/SEN/SCA/1034/2025-

ANYOTHERBUSINESS

There was no other business.

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ADJOURNMENT

There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 1.15 p.m. The next meeting would becommunicated bynotice.

DATE:..2aJ.S.2OLS

SIGNED:..

SEN.DAVIDWAFULAWAKOLI,MP (CHAIRPERSON)

MINUTESOFTHETWOHUNDREDTHANDFIRSTMEETINGOFTHE SENATESTANDINGCOMMITTEEONAGRICULTURE,LIVESTOCKAND FISHERIES,HELDON TUESDAY,17TH MARCH,2026INCOMMITTEE ROOM5,FIRSTFLOOR,MAINPARLIAMENTBUILDINGSAT10:00A.M.

PRESENT

1. Sen. Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP

Vice-Chairperson

• 2.Sen.Abbas Sheikh, CBS,MP

Member

3. Sen. (Prof.) Tom Ojienda, SC MP

Member

• 4.Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP

Member

• 5.S Sen.Mwenda Gataya (MoFire),CBS,MP

Member

• 6.Sen. Wahome Wamatinga, MP

Member

7. Sen. Hezena Lemaletian, MP

Member

ABSENTWITHAPOLOGIES

1. Sen. Moses Kajwang', CBS, MP

Member

• 2.Sen. David Wafula Wakoli, MP

Chairperson

SECRETARIAT

• 1.Mr.Peter Mulesi

ClerkAssistant1

2. Ms. Ivy Nyambura

ClerkAssistantIII

• 3.Ms.Faith Cheruto

Legal Counsel

4. Mr. Hillary Cheruiyot

Research Officer III

• 5.Mr.Solomon Alubala

Fiscal Analyst

6. Ms.Sarah Rukwaro

• S-A-A

• 7.Mr.AbubakarEkuwom

• Intern

MIN/SEN/SCA/1338/2026-

PRELIMINARIES

The meeting was called to order at 10:29 a.m. followed by a word of prayer and introductions

MIN/SEN/SCA/1339/2026-

ADOPTIONOFTHEAGENDA

The agenda was adopted after being proposed by Sen. Catherine Mumma, MP and seconded by Sen.Wahome Wamatinga, MP as follows -

1. Prayer; 2. 2.Adoption of the Agenda; 4. Matters arising; 3. Confirmation of the minutes of the 196th sitting; 5. 5.Consideration and adoption of theReport on the LivestockProtection and SustainabilityBill,2024(SenateBillsNo.32of2024)(CommitteePaper No. 154); 6. ConsiderationandadoptionoftheReportontheAgricultureProduce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns)Bill,2025(SenateBills No.17 of 2025) (Committee Paper No.155); 7. Any Other Business; and 8. Date of the Next Meeting and Adjournment.

CONFIRMATIONOFMINUTESOFTHE

MIN/SEN/SCA/1340/2026PREVIOUSSITTING

The Minutes of the One Hundred and Ninety seventh sitting held on Thursday, 12th March,2026 were confirmed as a true record of the proceedings after being proposed by Sen.Catherine Mumma,MP and seconded by Sen.Abbas Sheikh, CBS, MP.

| MIN/SEN/SCA/1341/2026- | MATTERSARISINGFROMTHEPREVIOUS MINUTES | |-------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------| | There were no matters arising. MIN/SEN/SCA/1342/2026- | CONSIDERATIONANDADOPTIONOFTHE REPORT ON THE LIVESTOCK |

The Committee was taken through the draft report on the aforementioned Bill whereby highlighting thebackground,observations and recommendations asfollows-

CommitteeObservations

1.OperationalEffectivenessandSpecificity

The Bill leaves too many critical details to be decided later through regulations. Issues like triggers for emergencies, county access to feed reserves, and allocation principles are central safeguards thatmust bein theBill itselfto ensurepredictability andfairness. Only purely technical or procedural matters should be left for regulations.

2.Scope andTitleof theBill

The Bill's title promises a broad "livestock protection and sustainability framework," but its content focuses almost exclusively on drought. The scope needs to be clarified:

either rename the Bill to focus solely on drought, or expand its content to cover other disasters like floods, pest invasions, and disease outbreaks.

3.MissingProvisions onWater and Conservation

4.Lack of Long-TermResilienceMeasures

The Bill fails to include dedicated provisions on water security and natural resource conservation,which arefundamental tolivestock survival andinseparablefromfeed availability.

The Bill is too focused on short-term emergency responses (like feed reserves) and ignores long-term sustainability.It does not address critical areas such as household food reserves, climate-smart infrastructure (e.g., solar boreholes), early warning systems, or genetic improvement programmes.

The Bill neglects the economic side of livestock keeping, with no provisions for marketing, value chains, or processing. Without mechanisms to handle surplus production (e.g., converting milk to powder) or stabilise prices during droughts, farmers remain economically vulnerable.

5. Missing Marketing and Value Addition Provisions

6.RolesofNationalandCountyGovernments

7.ScopeofProtectiveMeasures

Some functions assigned to the Cabinet Secretary and county governments are too broad and stray into general livestock management, rather than focusing on the Bill's specific protective objectives.

Although "livestock" is defined broadly, the actual protective measures in the Bill are narrowly tailored to drought. This leavesfarmersvulnerable to other major threats like floods, pest invasions, and disease outbreaks, which are mentioned but lack detailed mechanisms for response.

CommitteeRecommendations

The Committee recommends passing the Bill with the following key amendments:

• floods, pest invasions, disease outbreaks, and other disasters alongside drought. b)Broaden GovernmentRoles(Clauses3& 4):Amend Clause3 tomandate the Cabinet Secretary to oversee a wider range of functions, including national disaster policies,market stabilisation,value addition,and water security standards.
• a) Expand the Long Title: Amend the title to reflect a broader scope, covering
• Create a Comprehensive Data System (New Clause 5A): Establish a Livestock Risk Data Management System to capture information on multiple hazards (drought, disease, pests, floods, market volatility) and provide clear, evidencebased triggers for action.
• e)ProvideforEarly Livestock Offtake (New Clause5C):Add provisions forEarly Livestock Offtake Interventions to prevent distress sales, reduce pressure on resources, and stabilise farmer incomes during shocks.
• (p 1) Establish Early Warning Alerts (New Clause 5B): Introduce a mechanism for the Cabinet Secretary to issue Early Warning Trigger Alerts to counties and stakeholders when risks are elevated, ensuring timely communication. andpredictable

• f)Add Value Addition and Marketing (New Clause 5D): Include measures for Value Addition and Marketing, such as processing facilities (e.g., milk powder, canned meat), cold chain infrastructure, and market linkages to prevent waste and stabiliseincomes. g) Include Long-Term Resilience (New Clause 5E): Introduce provisions for
• Genetic Improvement and Breed Resilience to ensure the adaptive capacity and productivity of livestock against climate shocks and diseases. h) Broaden the Feed Reserve (Clause 6): Amend the objectives of the National
• Livestock Feeds Reserve so it applies to all adverse conditions that disrupt feed, not just drought.
• i Strengthen CountyPlans (Clause 7):Require County Livestock Resilience Plans to address multiple disasters (floods, pests, diseases) and embed measures for both feed and water security. Broaden the Fund's Purpose (Clause 9): Amend the Fund to support restocking
• j and recovery across multiple risks, ensuring broader equity and resilience. k) Expand Regulation-Making Powers (Clause 11): Update the regulation-making
• powers to cover all the newly created clauses and broader scope of the Bill.

On concluding the Committee resolved to adopt the Report on the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2024 (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024) after having been proposed by Sen. Abbas Sheikh, MP and Seconded by Sen. Alexander Mundigi, MP.

MIN/SEN/SCA/1343/2026- CONSIDERATIONANDADOPTIONOFTHE REPORTONTHEAGRICULTUREPRODUCE (MINIMUMGUARANTEEDRETURNS)BILL, 2025 (SENATE BILLS NO.17 OF 2025)

Consideration and adoption of the Report on the Agriculture Produce (Minimum Guaranteed Returns) Bill, 2025 (Senate Bills No. 17 of 2025) was deferred to the next meeting.

ANYOTHERBUSINESS MIN/SEN/SCA/1344/2026-

TheCommitteeresolved thattheSecretariattoinvite theNationalcerealsandProduce Board (NCPB) on Thursday, 26th March, 2026 to apprise the Committee on the status of seeds and subsidized fertilizer,last mile distribution of subsidized fertilizer,varieties of fertilizers for various crops, timely supply of fertilizers, packaging in affordable quantities, reserves for the inputs and the status of driers for post-harvest management.

ADJOURNMENT

MIN/SEN/SCA/1345/2026There being no other business, the meeting adjourned at 12:18 p.m. The next meeting

will be on notice.

DATE: ....

SIGNED:..

SEN.DAVIDWAFULAWAKOLI, MP

(CHAIRPERSON)

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PARTI-PRELIMINARY

• 1 —Short title.
• 2—Interpretation.

PARTII-ROLESOFTHENATIONALAND COUNTYGOVERNMENTS

• 3-RolesoftheNational Government.
• 4—Roles of County Governments.

PARTIII-LIVESTOCKPROTECTIONAND SUSTAINABILITYMEASURES

• 5 -Feeds RiskManagement System.
• 6—NationalLivestockFeedsReserve
• 7 -CountyDrought ResiliencePlan.

PARTIV-COUNTYLIVESTOCKENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTFUND

• 8—Establishment of the Fund.
• 9 —-Purpose of the Fund.
• 10-CriteriaforEstablishmentof theFund.

PARTV-MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS

• 11—Regulations.

THELIVESTOCKPROTECTIONAND SUSTAINABILITYBILL,2024

ARRANGEMENTOFCLAUSES

THELIVESTOCKPROTECTIONAND SUSTAINABILITYBILL,2024

ABillfor

ANACTofParliament toprovideforsafeguarding livestock fromadverse conditions including drought, provide for sustainable practices to alleviatetheeffectsofdroughtonlivestockfarmers andforconnectedpurposes.

ENACTEDbytheParliamentofKenya,asfollows-

PARTI-PRELIMINARY

• 1.ThisActmaybe cited astheLivestockProtection andSustainabilityAct,2024.

2.In this Act——

"county executive committee member" means the county executivecommitteememberresponsible efor mattersrelatingtolivestock;

"disaster" meansa serious disruptionofthe functioningof acommunityor societycausingwidespread human,material,economic or environmental losses and impactswhichexceedtheabilityoftheaffectedcommunity orsocietytocopeusingitsown resources;

"drought" means a predictable and slow-onset disruption of thefunctioning of a communityor society caused by periods of lower-than-normal precipitation;

"fodder banks"mean designated areas where fodder crops are grown or and stored for use during periods of drought;

"Fund" means the County Livestock Enterprise DevelopmentFund established under section 8;

"livestock" includes cattle, camel, donkey, pig, sheep, goat, or poultry;

"livestock feed"includes-—

• (a) any edible substance or mixture of substances containing amino acids, antioxidants, carbohydrates, condiments, enzymes, fats, minerals, non-protein, coloring, foaming or flavoring agents;

Short title.

Interpretation.

• (b) substance of animal or plant origin;
• (c)any stocklick or other edible substance whether or not it possesses medicinal properties;
• (d) edible substance obtained by a process of crushing, mixing,gritting,( cooking, heating,solvent extraction, drying or grinding,or by the addition to orremovalfromanysuchsubstanceof any ingredient; manufactured, sold or represented which is intended for-
• (i) consumption by animals;
• (ii) providing the nutritionalrequirements of animal;
• (ii)thepurposeofpreventingorcorrecting nutritional disorders of animal;or
• (iv)use itin its pure form or in a mixture with other substances.

"livestock product"means a carcass or any part of a carcass of livestock and anyproduct consisting of parts of, or derived from livestock,and includeshides and skins, wool, feather,meat,dairy products,poultry products,hive products andanyother productfromlivestockthatthe Cabinet Secretarymay order in the Gazette declare as such;

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"micro enterprise"has the meaning assigned under the Micro andSmall EnterprisesAct;

""off-takers" means individuals, businesses, or entities thatagreetopurchaselivestock orlivestock products, before they arereadyformarket;

"processor"means a person who processes livestock products for value addition;

"small enterprise"has the meaning assigned under the Micro andSmall EnterprisesAct;

"strategic livestock feed reserve"means livestock feed domesticmarketisimportantforfoodsecurityandits reserve is established through either the provision of finance or thedirectprovisionof theproduct;and

"warehouse" means a licensed building or other protected enclosure in which goodsare storedfor the purpose of safekeeping,issuance of warehouse receipts or license andincludesfieldwarehouses andaplantor other facility where the goods are packed,processed orotherwise transformed.

PARTII-ROLESOFTHENATIONALAND COUNTYGOVERNMENTS

• 3.(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall—
• (a)formulate national policies on livestock management,disastermitigation,andfeedreserve strategies;
• (b) establish theNational LivestockFeed Reserve;
• (c) collaborate with counties to set standards for pasture,water management andconservationof naturalresources;and,
• (d)provide technical assistance to counties in matters of livestock.
• 4.(l)A county executive committee member responsibleforlivestockin a countyshall-
• (a)develop andimplementstrategies forthe protection of livestock from diseases, disasters, andother potential threats,alignedwithnational policies;
• (b) promote sustainable livestock farming practices ensuringminimalenvironmentalimpact and efficientresource utilization;
• (c)monitor feed risks associated with disasters and emergencies;
• (d)establishastrategiclivestockfeedreservewithin the county;
• (e)develop,implement,a and maintainadata managementsystemforinformationonlivestock health,feed risks,and related concerns;
• (f) collaborate with local stakeholders, including farmer associations,value chain actors,and livestock-based co-operatives,to integrate

Rolesof the national government.

Roles of county governments.

protection, sustainability, and emergency response efforts;

• (g)facilitate mechanisms for accessing,harvesting, andstoringwaterforlivestockandpromote programmes for livestockinsuranceuptake;
• (h) link small-scale livestock farmers with off-takers, post-harvest storage providers,processors, and otherkeyplayers in thelivestockvalue chain;
• (i)enforce national standards on pasture,water management, and conservation of natural resources atthecountylevel;
• G)establish andmaintainfodderbanksin designated areasandprovideincentivesforpreservationof livestockfeedandlivestockproductsduringtimes ofoversupply;
• (k) carry out capacity-buiiding, training, emergency preparedness, and disaster mitigation within the county'slivestocksector;and
• collaboratewiththenationalgovernmentto implement emergencymeasurestomitigate disasters affectinglivestock.

PARTIII-LIVESTOCKPROTECTIONAND SUSTAINABILITYMEASURES

• 5.(1)TheCabinetSecretaryinconsultationwith the Council of CountyGovernorsshall developandmaintain a feeds risk data management system that
• (a)collects and stores datafromvarious sources;
• (b)maintainsacentralizeddatabasetostoreand manage the collected data,ensuring its security, integrity and confidentiality;
• (c)utilizes advanced analytical tools and methodologies to assess feed risks,identify potential shortages,and evaluate the potential impacts offeedshortages onlivestock;
• (d)generates regular reports and updates onfeed risks, availability,and quality during disasters and emergenciestoinformdecision-making and response planning;

Feeds Risk Data Management System.

• (e)generatestimelyandaccessibleinformation tailored totheneedsofdifferentstakeholders;and
• (f)utilizesvariouscommunicationchannelsand platforms,todisseminatefeedriskinformation to the general public.
• 6.(1)There is established the National Livestock Feeds Reserve which shall constitute physical stock of livestockfeed heldintheformofwarehousereceiptsand its cash equivalent.
• (2)The objective of the National Livestock Feeds Reserve shall be to—
• (a) provide an emergency feed supply for livestock farmers during drought;
• (b) mitigate the effects of food shortages and price volatility caused by drought;
• (c)promote the efficient and sustainable use of feed resources;and
• (d) promote storage of livestock feed products during times of oversupply.
• (3) The Cabinet Secretary may,by notice in the Gazette,declaretypesof livestockfeedstobeaFeeds Reserve Commodityfor purposes of this Act.
• 7.(1)A county executive committee member shall prepareacountydroughtresilienceplanwhichshall include-
• (a)acomprehensive assessmentof the county's vulnerability to drought;
• (b) an analysis of historical drought patterns in the county;
• (c) current and projected climate trends;
• (d) potential impacts of drought on livestock;
• (e) drought resilience strategies, measures, and programs,based on the specific needs and characteristics of the county andits livestock sector;

National LivestockFeeds Reserve.

County drought resilience plan.

• (f)animplementationplanoutliningtherolesand responsibilities of relevant stakeholders;
• (g)resource mobilization strategies; and
• (h)amonitoring and evaluationframework to track progress and effectiveness of the county drought resilience plan.

(2)Each countyshallallocatenotless thanzeropoint fivepercentumofits annualbudget,totheimplementation of the county drought resilience plan,based on the significance of livestock farming to the county's economy.

(3) In making the annual allocation referred to in subsection (2), a county government shall take into account its—

• (a)financial capacity andbudgetary constraints;
• (b) projected severity andfrequency of drought based onhistorical dataand currentclimatetrends;
• (c)overalleconomicdependence onthelivestock sector and other sectorspotentially affectedby drought;
• (d) size, composition, and vulnerability of the livestockpopulation;
• identified drought resilience strategies,measures andprograms;
• (f) current and potential sources of funding including national government transfers,local revenues, and externalfundingfromdevelopmentpartnersor donors;
• (g)other competingpriorities and strategic objectives in the county's development agenda; and
• (h) input from community consultations, including livestock producers,local communities,civil society organizations, and other stakeholders.

(4) A county government shall at the end of a financial year,through the county executive committee member, submit a report on the progress of implementation of the countydroughtresilienceplantotheCountyAssemblyfor approval.

PARTV-COUNTYLIVESTOCKENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTFUND

8.(1) A County, where livestock farming significantly contributes to local economyas determinedbythecriteriasetunder section 10,shall establish,through county legislation,a fund to beknown as the CountyLivestockEnterprise Development Fund.

• (2) There shall be paid into the Fund—

2. (a) monies appropriated by the County Assembly for purposes of theFund; 3. (b) income generated from the proceeds of theFund; 4. (c)income from investments made by the Fund;and 5. (d) grants, donations, bequests or other gifts made to the Fund.

(3) There shall be paid out of the Fund payments in respect of anyexpenses incurredin pursuance of the provisions of this Act and the respective county legislation.

9.The object and purpose of the County Fund is to provide--

• (a) establishmentandmanagementofstrategic livestockfeedreserves;
• (b)grantstolivestock Kowners for emergency interventionsinthecounty;
• (c)loans tolivestock owners andpastoralists in the countyforrestockingafterlosses occasionedby drought;
• county dealing in livestock and livestock products;
• (e) creditfacilitiesforlivestockrelatedmicroenterprises inpastoralandagro-pastoralareas within the county;and
• ro ()s respective countylegislation.

10.(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall,in consultation with the Council of CountyGovernors,develop a standard criterion for determining the significance of livestock farmingto a county'seconomy.

Establishment of the Fund.

Purposeof the Fund.

Criteriafor establishmentof the Fund.

(2) Based on the criteria set under subsection (1), each countyexecutivecommitteemembershall furtherrefine the criteria based on their unique needs, ensuring that local realities and challenges are adequately captured.

(3) The refined criteria shall be subject to approval by therespectiveCountyAssemblytoensurealignmentwith county objectives and priorities.

PARTVI-MISCELLANEOUSPROVISIONS

11.(l) The Cabinet Secretary may,in consultation with the Council of County Governors,make regulations generally for the better carrying out of the purposes and provisions ofthisAct.

(2)Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Cabinet Secretary may make regulations providingfor—-

• (a) the management and operations of the National Livestock Feeds Reserve;and
• (b) the storage,maintenance and distribution of feed resourcesforthe strategiclivestockfeeds reserve.

Regulations.

MEMORANDUMOFOBJECTSANDREASONS

StatementoftheObjectsandReasonsfortheBill

TheprincipalobjectofthisBillistoprovidealegalframeworkthat promotestheresilienceof thelivestocksector in theface of drought and other associated risks,emphasizing both protection and sustainable development.Recognizing the paramount importance of thelivestock sector toboth thenationalandcountyeconomies,theBillisstructured to address themultifacetedchallengesfacedbylivestockfarmersand to ensurethesector'ssustainablegrowth.

Part I of theBill introducespreliminary matters,including theBill's shorttitleand aninterpretationsectiondetailing theterminologycentral to theunderstandingof theAct.

PartII of theBilldelineates thedistinctyetcollaborativerolesof the National and County Governments. This encompasses the formation, implementation,and supervision of policies,strategies,and programs tailoredtofortifythelivestocksectoragainstdroughtandother environmentaladversities.

PartIlI of the Bill introducesvital measures geared towards the protection of livestock,notably theintroduction of a FeedsRisk Data ManagementSystemandtheestablishmentoftheNationalLivestock FeedsReserve.

PartIVoftheBillestablishestheCountyLivestockEnterprise mechanism to bolster livestock enterprises, emphasizing their ability to withstand drought and other climaticchallenges.

Part V of the Bill contains miscellaneous provisions,including the power to make regulations for the better carrying out of the provisions of thisBill.

TheenactmentofthisBillisanticipatedtosignificantlyadvance national and county objectives centred around livestockproduction,food security,and adaptation to climate change.More broadly,it serves as a beaconforthesustainabledevelopmentof thelivestocksector,shielding thelivelihoods ofits stakeholders,and fostering resilience amongrural communities against drought and its repercussions.

Statementonthedelegationoflegislativepowersandlimitationof fundamentalrightsandfreedoms

The Bill does not contain any provisions limiting any fundamental rightsorfreedomsintheBillofRights.TheBilldoesdelegatelegislative powers to the Cabinet Secretary to make regulations for the better carrying outof thepurposes andprovisions of theAct.

StatementonhowtheBillconcernscountygovernments

TheBillaffectsthefunctionsofCountyGovernmentsassetoutin theFourthSchedule to the Constitution and is therefore aBill concerning counties.Paragraph1ofPart 2of theFourthScheduletotheConstitution provides that among the functions and powers of the county governments are agriculture,including animal husbandry,livestock sale yards,county abattoirsand animaldiseasecontrol.

StatementthattheBillisnotamoneyBillwithinthemeaningof Article114oftheConstitution

The enactment of thisBillwill notoccasion additionalexpenditure of publicfunds.

Dated the 7th May,2024.

LELEGWELTUMBESI,

Senator.

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THIRTEENTHPARLIAMENTITHIRDSESSION THE SENATE

INVITATIONFORSUBMISSIONOFMEMORANDA

THELIVESTOCKPROTECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITYBILL,2024 [SENATEBILLSN0.320F2024]

TheLivestockProtectionandSustainabilityBill,2024[SenateBillsNo.32of2024]wasreada FirstTimeintheSenateonTuesday6August2024andthereaftertoodcommittedtotheStanding CommitteeonAgricultureivestockandFisheriesforconsderationTheCommitteeisrequireduner standingorder145[5]oftheSenateStandingOrders,tofacilitatepublicparticipationontheBillandto takeintoaccount theviewsandrecommendationsof thepublicwhentheCommitteemakesitsreport to theSenate.

TheprincipalobjectoftheBillistosafeguardlivestockfromadverseconditionsparticularlydrought and toestablishsustainable practicestoalleviatethe effectsof suchconditionsonlivestockfarmers. TheBillseekstounderscoretheimportanceofbothnationalandcountygovernmentsintheprotection andsustainabilityofthelivestocksector.Beyondimmediatedroughtrelieftheproposalemphasizes buildingresiliencethroughsustainablefarmingdatamanagementandcooperativeefforts.

InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle118of theConstitutionandstandingorder145[5]of the interestedmembersof thepublictosubmitanyrepresentationsthattheymayhaveontheBillbyway SenateStandingOrders,theStanding CommitteeonAgriculture,LivestockandFisheriesnowinvites of writtenmemoranda.

ThememorandamaybesubittedtotheClerkof theSenateP0.Box41842-00100Nairobihand deliveredtotheOfficeoftheClerkoftheSenateMainPaliamentBuildingsNairobioremailedto clerk.senate@parliament.go.keandcopied toagriculturelicommittee.senate@parliament.go.ketobe receivedonorbeforeTuesday,27August2024at5.00p.m.

J.M.NYEGENYE,CBS, CLERKOFTHESENATE.

The Billanda digestthat summarizesthecontentsandcontextof the Billmaybe accessedonthe Parliamentwebsite athttp://vww.parliament.go.ke/the-senate/house-business/bills.

Why the bubbling Gen-Z has lost its heat

• passion thatshookthegovernThey startedwithenergy and ment.

Raila Odinga'scamaraderie withPresidentRutoseemsto havecalmedtheyouththough

FIDDELISMCGAKA,NAIROBI

to the GenerationZ.(Gen-Z)protests that once shookKenya toits core. he unlikely alliancebebroughta surprising calm Ruto and Opposition leader Raila Odinga has tweenPresidentWilliam widespread anger among theyouth.

Billmarkedamajorvictoryfor the Gen-Zprotesters,who had fiercely ThePresident'swithdrawalof the opposed its passage.In a further display ofresponsiveness to the his entire Cabinet,a drasticmeasure thatunderscored the severity of the situation. mounting pressure.Ruto made the unprecedentedmove ofdismissing

TheBill.whichproposed a series of new taxes,was seen by many as a di rect assault on the already struggling population.

theconcerns of the country. anattempttoplacatetheenraged administration.The President's decision tosendhisCabinet homewasa ment'sfailure to effectively address youth and signala fresh start in his clear acknowledgment ofhisgovernThis sweeping action was seen as

FinanceBill2024,whichhadsparked series of significant concessions to address thegrowingunrest.Among the most critical was his decision identRutowascompelled tomakea not to sign the highly contentious wakeoftheseprotests,Pres-

the stormingof Parliament onJune 25,an event that ledPresident Ruto to takethedrasticstepofsackinghis entire Cabinet under mountingpresmany thought impossibie,appears tohave successfullyquelled thefiery demonstrations thatculminated in This political partnership.which ntheyouth.

demandsof the protesters,who had calledforgreater attention to thenaterpretedasa directresponsetothe Thisshift in focus was widely in-

perceived asunnecessaryorwasteful towardsinitiatives aimedat addressingyouth unemployment andother pressingsocio-economicissues. steps to make significant budget cuts,redirecting funds from areas Additionally.the President took

REPUBLICOFKENYA

THIRTEENTHPARLIAMENTITHIRDSESSION THE SENATE

INVITATIONFORSUBMISSION OFMEMORANDA

THELIVESTOCKPR0TECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITYBILL,2024 [SENATEBILLSN0.320F2024]

TheLivestockProtectionandSustainabilityBill,2024[SenateBillsNo.32of2024]wasreada FirstTimeintheSenateonTuesdayAugust024andthereaftertoodcommittedtotheStanding CommitteeonAgriculture,LivestockandFisheriesforconsideration.TheCommitteeisrequired,under standingorder145[5]of theSenateStandingOrders,tofacilitatepublicparticipationontheBillandto takeintoaccount theviewsandrecommendationsofthepublicwhentheCommitteemakesitsreport to the Senate.

T. ncipalobjectof theBill istosafeguard livestockfromadverseconditions,particularly drought and to establish sustainable practicestoalleviate the effectsofsuchconditionsonlivestockfarmers. TheBill seekstounderscoretheimportanceofbothnationalandcountygovernmentsintheprotection andsustainabilityof thelivestocksector.Beyondimmediate droughtrelieftheproposalemphasizes buildingresiliencethroughsustainablefarming,datamanagement andcooperativeefforts.

InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle118of theConstitutionandstandingorder145[5]of the SenateStandingOrders,theStandingCommitteeonAgriculture,LivestockandFisheriesnowinvites interestedmembersof thepublictosubmitanyrepresentationsthattheymayhaveontheBilbyway of written memoranda.

Thememorandamaybe submittedto theClerkof theSenate,P.0.Box41842-00100,Nairobi,hand delivered to theOffice of the Clerkof theSenate,MainParliament Buildings,Nairobioremailed to clerk.senate@parliament.go.keandcopied toagricuiturelfcommitte.senate@parliement.go.ketobe

The Bill anda digest that summarizes the.contents and contextof theBillmaybe accessed on the Parlianentwebsiteathttp://www.parliament.go.ke/the-senate/ouss-business/ils

J.M.NYEGENYE,CBS, CLERKOF THE SENATE.

to those earlier tumultuous days.the tion's internalproblems.In contrast mostrecentpiannedprotests,suchas #OccupyStatehousc.#OccupyJKIA. and#NaneNane,have largely fzzled out with littletono significant action. gered demonstrators arenowniostly The streetsthat once teemed with anapproachof Gen-Zactivists.In theiniquiet.reflectinga notable shiftin the tial wave ofprotests,even President EldoretKericho,Nakuru,andKita weren't spared from unrest. Ruto's stronghoids inthe Rift Valley-

other counties,includingMombasa. Kilifi,Kwale,Kakamega,Bungoma, Kisumu,Siaya.Migori.Homa Bayand Similarly.Raila'spolitical bases in

FACTORSTHATHAVE CONTRIBUTEDTOGEN-Z PUSHLOSINGITSMOJO

• Withdrawalof thecontentious FinanceBil2024
• Significant budget cuts and
• Dismissai of the entire Cabinet
• redirection offunds
• Rutostactofincorporating political rivalsin his cabinet
• Reduction in Ruto's travels and focusingon domestic issues
• The Genmethads that had no clear leader

and Nairobiwere scenes of signifcantturmoil.

between the twoleaders. also nominated to the Cabinet,furthercementingthepolitical detente Opiyo Wandayi.Additionally.Beatrice Askul,an ODM member,was san Joho and Wycliffe Oparanya, ODMChairmanJohnMbadi and National Assembly Majority Leader have joined the Cabinet.along with Raila's two deputies in ODM.Has- lyst.however,believesthat theGen-Zs Herman Manyora,a political anatobe seen.Hefaulted thegovernment have notrelented and are only watching.warningthatabiggerstorm isyet forneglecting the demands of the electoratebyappointingthesameold faces tothe same cabinet.

protests did not materialise due to themassive deployment ofpolice of ficerswhobarricadedmainentrances theGen-Zs hadnot quelied their protests.He says the recent #NaneNane tothe CBD. Makueni Senator DanMaanzo sys

theGen-Zdemandsandsothe storm The government hasn't listened to tore-strategise andwill soon come out."said Manyora. isgrowing.They have only gone back

tohavemastered the tactics used by the younggeneration.said Maanzo. down.It Is just that the police seem "The Gen-Zs have not calmed

nowtheGen-Zsin those areasarenot goingforprotests,makingtheinitial coordination by the Gen-Zs shaky. Kagwanja says. downbytherecentappointments from the main oppositionareas,and "The protests havebeen quelled

demonstrations hasdramatically decreased.with thelatestprotestsbareHowever,the intensity of these attributed tothepoliticai dealbrolymaking a mark across the country. This newfoundcalinhas been widely keredbetween Raila andRuto.which saw the President givekey Cabinet positionstofourof Raila'sclose allies.

are now undermined by the recent appointmentsmadebythePresident inkeyareaswheretheprotestswere happening. tist.believes that the Gen-Zprotests PeterKagwanja,a political scien- andleadership.it wasonlyamatterof timebeforethemomentumwaslost. We iacked a unified voice,he said. Butwithout a structured approach "There was energy and passion.

ishowever convinced that the GenZs have been left wallowing in a miasma of desperation.anxiety.and confusion. Evans Kimori,a Gen-Z advocate,

REPUBLICOFKENYA

THIRTEENTHPARLIAMENT|THIRDSESSION THE SENATE

INVITATIONFORSUBMISSIONOFMEMORANDAANDPUBLICHEARING

INVITATIONFORSUBMISSION OFMEMORANDA ANDPUBLIC HEARING THESP0RTS[AMENDMENTBILL,2024[SENATEBILLSN0.330F2024]

The Sports[Amendment]Bill,2024[Senate BillsNo.33of2024]wasreadaFirstTime in the SenateonTuesday.6August,2024and thereafterstoodcommittedtotheStandingCommitteeon LabourandSocialWelfareforconsideration.TheCommitteeisrequiredunderstandingorder145[5] of theSenateStandingOrders,tofacilitatepublicparticipationontheBillandtotakeintoaccountthe viewsandrecommendationsof the public whentheCommitteemakesitsreport totheSenate.

InaccordancewiththeprovisionsofArticle18oftheConstitutionandstandingorder1455]of the SenateStandingOrders,theStandingCommitteeonLabourandSocialWelfarenowinvitesinterested membersof thepublictosubmitanyrepresentationsthattheymayhaveontheBillbywayofwritten memoranda.

The principalobjectof theBillistoamend theSportsAct[Cap.223]toprovidefortheestablishment andadministrationofaCountySportsAssociationsFundineachcounty.toprovidefundingtosupport countysportsassociations.TheFundisfocusedonnurturingandsupportingcountysportsassociations inordertoencouragethedevelopmentofsportsatthelocallevelTheBilloutlinesastrategyforfunding theCountySportsAssociationsFundandtheutilizationof theFund.TheBillalsograntspowerstothe CountyExecutiveCommitteememberresponsibleforsportsineachcountytoformulaterulestocover aspectssuchastheeligibilitycriteriafunddisbursementproceduresandaccountabilitymeasures.

Thememorandamaybesubmitted to theClerkof theSenate,P.0.Box41842-00100.Nairobi.hand sna@plt.gandcpiedtm.g tobereceivedonorbeforeMonday,2September,2024at5.00p.m.

InadditiontheCommitteewillholdapublichearingntheillonhursday5September0at 11.00a.m.inCommitteeRoom2,Bunge Tower,ParliamentBuildings,Nairobi.Membersof the publicarewelcometoattend thishearing.

J.M.NYEGENYE,CBS, CLERKOF THESENATE.

TheBilandadigestthatsummarizesthecontentsandcontextof theBillmaybeaccessedonthe Parliamentwebsite athtto://ww.oient.go.ke/th=sto/uss-hualos/bils

MINISTRYOFAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCKDEVELOPMENT

SUBMISSIONONSTAKEHOLDERENGAGEMENTONTHELIVESTOCK PROTECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITYBILL,2024 (SENATEBILLSNO.32OF2024)

BY DR.ANDREWM.KARANJA,PhD CABINETSECRETARY

SEPTEMBER,2024

MEMORANDUMBYTHEMINISTRYOFAGRICULTUREANDLIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENTONTHELIVESTOCKSUSTAINABILITYBILL

Introduction

poor genetics, inadequate market access, climate change and volatile feed prices creating a complex environment affecting both large-scale and small-scale farmers. Considering this, the Ministry developed the Sessional Paper No. 3 of 2020 on the Livestock Policy to address thevarious challenges identified in the situational analysis in thePolicy and while those requiring legislation were incorporated in the Livestock Bill and other existing legislation. aimed to address them through various legislative proposals. Some of the legislative the Livestock Sector and the regulation of livestock inputs and livestock products, marketing of livestock andlivestock products,promotionof researchandcapacitybuildingin the livestock sector among others. Other important legislative proposals include the Animal HealthBill consolidating the4currentlaws(Animal DiseasesAct;CattleCleansingAct;Rabies Act;BrandingofStockAct amongothers);VeterinaryPublicHealthBillhasmodernized the MeatControlAct;AnimalWelfareandProtectionBill thathasmodernizedthePreventionof CrueltytoAnimalsAct;anewAnimalProductionProfessionalsand TechnologistsBill;the DairyIndustryBill that'smodernizing theDairyIndustryAct; theVeterinaryPractice and Veterinary Medicines Bill that's updating the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act and other legislative instruments such as the Animal Identification and TraceabilityRegulations,currentlyunderdevelopment.

TheLivestockProtectionandSustainabilityBill'sobjectiveistoprovidefor safeguarding livestock from adverse conditionsincluding drought,provide for sustainable practicestoalleviatetheeffectsofdroughtonlivestockfarmersandforconnectedpurposes. It is noted that some of the areas in the proposed bill have been addressed in the existing legislationsandbillsintheLivestockSector.Thetablebelowhighlightsthekeyareascovered and newproposals intheSector.The BillcanfocusonaddressingLivestock Sector emergencies and sustainability with clear financing mechanisms while the Livestock Bill will focusontheoverallLivestockSectorcoordinationotherdevelopmentalagendaacrossallthe valuechainstocreatethenecessarysynergiesbetweenlegislations.

| S/N | Provision | Provisionsin the Livestock Protection andSustainabilityBill | Comments/ Issue | Recommendations | |-------|------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 1 | Objective | ANACTofParliamentto provide for safeguarding livestockfrom adverse conditions including drought,providefor sustainable practices to alleviatetheeffectsof drought on livestock farmersandforconnected purposes | Objective is appropriate | Refocus the entire Bill to provide for emergencies and establish a funding mechanismforthe LivestockSectorin line withtheobjectiveand excludedevelopment related functions | | 2 | Interpretations | InterpretationofFund | Provide clear interpretationsfor a newproposal on aNational Fund in addition to the already proposed County Fund | To allowintroduction ofanationalfundto support the Livestock SectorSustainabilityin addition to the County Fund | | 3 | PART II - Sections 3 and 4 | ROLESOFTHENATIONAL ANDCOUNTY GOVERNMENTS | The roles of the Cabinet Secretary and the County Executive Committee Members in charge of Livestock are too broad going beyond the scope of the Bill | Recasttherolesin Provisions 3 and 4 to focus on safeguarding livestockfromadverse conditions including drought,providefor sustainablepractices toalleviatetheeffects ofdroughtonlivestock farmers and resilience | | 4 | PARTIII- Sections 5, 6 and 7 | LIVESTOCKPROTECTION ANDSUSTAINABILITY MEASURES | The contingency measures for in the Bill are not exhaustive to address majority Sector emergencies | Review the sections to provide for the mitigationofLivestock Sector emergencies and enhance sustainability |

| 5 | NEWPARTIV- | LIVESTOCKSECTOR SUPPORTFUND | Creationofanew fund to support emergency related interventions in the Livestock Sector and sustainability at the National level in additionto the County Fund | Wesupportcreationof the Livestock Sector Support Fund | |-----|-------------------|--------------------------------------------|-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | 6 | PARTV-Section 8 | COUNTYLIVESTOCK ENTERPRISE DEVELOPMENTFUND | Good proposal | To be tweaked to address sustainability and emergencies with a county focus | | 7 | Section9 | Theobjectandpurposeof the County Fund | The scope is too wide going beyond emergencies and sustainability of the interventions | Require to berevised toremainwithinthe broad objective of the Bill | | 8 | PARTVI-Section 11 | MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS | Focusing the miscellaneous provisions | The provisions for making Regulations should involve operationalization of the Fund and addressing emergenciesinthe Livestock Sector |

Wayforward

The LivestockProtection and Sustainability Bill should bereviewed to focus on addressing Livestock Sector emergencies and sustainabilitywithclear financing mechanisms.The scope on developmentof theLivestockSectorshould be addressed by other legislationsbased on the prevailing policy.

| | No. | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------| | | CLAUSE | | (MOALF) Fisheries. | STAKEHOLDER | | development related functions linewiththeobjectiveandexclude mechanism for the LivestockSector in | PROPOSAL | | Objective is appropriate | RATIONALE | | drought, through: emergencies, Reserve (Clause 6), Livestock The emergencies. risks which monitors feed System Management The Feeds Risk Data (Clause 5), particularly National Feeds during | COMMITTEE |

5. Zinzi Mutiso

4 Wilson Nyenze Caleb Kirinya - Concerned Citizen

2i Council of County Governors

1. Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries

Stakeholders

BILLS NO.32 OF 2024)

STANDING COMMITTEE ONAGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK AND FISHERIES

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| ensures feed during The County Drought Plan which prepares counties for drought impacts. 7), emergency Resilience which supply drought. (Clause | The Bill also establishes a q County Livestock Enterprise Fund. The introduction ofa Fund contradicts the spirit as the Constitution, which devolution, mechanism in the Proposal rejected. enshrined establishing National of funding | is lacks a general statement without explaining why these roles the makes proposal with and functions. Proposal rejected. are misaligned The vague clarity. proposal bill's objective. The | |----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | Livestock Sector Sustainability Toallowintroductionofa in addition to the County Fund | Recast the roles in Provisions 3 practices to alleviate the effects livestock from adverse provide for sustainable of drought on livestock farmersandresilience | | | new proposal on a National Fund in Provide clear interpretations for a County Fund | The roles of the Cabinet Secretary and too broad going beyond the scope of the County Executive Committee the Bill | | | MOALF | MOALF | | | Interpretation of Fund | Sections 3 and PARTII- 4 |

| | Measures Sustainability and Protection Livestock and7 Sections 5, 6 PART III - | Government County Role of the Clause 3- | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | | MOALF | Governors Council of | | | majority Sector emergencies Bill are not exhaustive to address | strategies. County Governors - consultation with the Council of 3(1) the Cabinet Secretary shall in Amend clause 3 to read as follows: Formulate national policies on | | | enhance sustainability Sector emergencies and for the mitigation of Livestock | implement the same. Governments to cascade and easy for the County Policies which will make it formulation of theNational Governments in the consultation with the County To provide for the | | they fail to address inadequate or how measures current contingency not explain why the The existing measures. enhancements to the concrete be considered. emergencies should additional Indicate current provisions. proposal does which are | not exhaustive but fails to: contingency The proposal states that the Proposal rejected. Clearly identify the responsibility. national and county measuresare | Proposal rejected. county consultation inserting government national highlights the role of This the clause with "in |

| The bill establishes National Feed ensure feed during other adverse conditions. lacks clear guidelines on can access thisreserve in access, the proposal: that counties can quickly feed when counties creating facing disasters. or it times of need. Proposal accepted. Reserveto emergency However, structured framework Livestock supplies drought Ensures mobilize resources how the By | Partially to makeit inclusive is accepted but the change of name the Bill could make it even more precise: Livestock proposal Resilience Plan" Emergency County The Accepted. Proposal | |--------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | Createaframeworkfor Counties to access the Nationalfeedreserve. | To ensure that the policies and comprehensive and adaptive livestock sector in Kenya, it is not the only threat. The use of Livestock Sustainability Bill is risks that affects livestock strategies are inclusive, drought is indeed a recommended asit | | In the event of a disaster the the Cabinet Secretary for the County to get support from The CS to make regulation in consultation with COG on the Establish new clauses to provide- the National feed reserve. procedures for counties to access the National feed reserve. | The Clause provides that the CECM shall prepare a county m aunep, prom a draught resilient plan. "disaster" | | COG | Council of Governors. | | Feed Reserve. Clause 6- Livestock National | Clause 7 | | 3 | 4 |

| .2 | .9 | 5 | |-----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | the Fund. Purpose of Clause 9- | Fund Development Enterprise Livestock County Section 8- PARTV- | Support Fund Sector Livestock NEWPART IV - | | COG | MOALF | MOALF | | sector in the County (a) The object and the purpose of the following: Amend Clause 9 to provide the Development of the livestock | Good proposal | addition to the County Fund sustainability at the National level in the Livestock Sector and emergency related interventions in Creation of a new fund to support | | development in the Counties livestock value chain To provide for the funding of | with a county focus sustainability and emergencies To be tweaked to address | environmentalstock climate related or pest infestations and other floods,diseasesoutbreaks, | | Proposal rejected. Enterprise County objective The purpose of the fund. Livestock of the primary | Reject the proposal. the sustainability within emergencies focus already Section 9 of the bill vague. The proposal coversthe County on both and .s | Proposal rejected. structure. governance devolved line with would be more in than a separate fund framework national coordinated through Kenya's rather policy |

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| and has taken it into consideration. | The Public Finance Management (PFM) already the misappropriation of funds, strict Under the PFM Act, public officers found guilty of mismanaging or public resources face and which include imprisonment, fines, Committee general the Caleb Kirinya - Concerned Citizen and has taken it into comprehensively misappropriating both criminal by administrative 2012, misconduct. Proposal rejected. made addresses including penalties financial sanctions, public or both. consideration. Act, may comments The | |---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------|---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------| | mentioned funds and reserves which puts the National food security at risk. Putting this at risk is tantamount to treason. misappropriation of This will minimise | He recommended that hat the Senate reject or withdraw this farmers and pastoralists. The the bill introduces a conflict of Warehouses for the storage of bill will interfere with and interest in the selection of detrimental to livestock duplicate activities that Bill as it is likely to be already exist and are | | misappropriation of funds also hold Introduce jail limit of 15 years with no option of fine for personally liable. | supporting livestock farmers affected farmers face when drought occurs, The concern that the bill in by drought. Most of the initiatives mentioned in the bill already exist and Sustainability Bill 2024 in and as such the bill is optional. his concerns were as follows: complicating the process of | | Wilson Nyenze | Caleb Kiriinya - Concerned Citizen | | referenceto the Whole General Act. | Comments General | | 12. | 13 |

industry. stakeholders in thelivestock regulations, as these regulations are individual the ability to make irresponsible to give a single various regulations. I feel it is that the CabinetSecretary may make Article 11(2a), the bill further states VI- Miscellaneous Provisions, under (Article 5 (1). Furthermore, in Part development and maintenance of the Cabinet Secretary, with the Council of excessive powers to the Cabinet 2. The concern of the billin assigning insurance are already in place. Incentives for the uptake of livestock among pastoralist communities. an uptake of livestock insurance of any bill. Moreover, there has been slam dams without the intervention County earlier this year implemented country. For instance, Laikipia place in most counties across the water conservation are already in efforts at livestock insurance and of livestock insurance. Furthermore, of water for livestock and the uptake civic education, regarding the storage Bill 2024, which was withdrawn for between this bill and the Livestock Moreover, there is an overlap unable to pay loans land and livestock if they are be protected from the loss of and how livestock owners will clarify the criteria for the drought. The bill also fails to feeds for use in the event of

Livestock Feeds Reserve.This section fails to address the issue of thefeed reserve being of poor quality, similar 3. The concern of the bill under to what was experienced with fertilizers earlier this year.

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which essentially is a bribe. gifts -in exchange for something else, Development Fund as they can be of the County Livestock made to the fund. Gifts are likely to 2(d) the bill states that there shall be Development Fund. Under Article the County Livestock Enterprise 5. The concern of the bill regarding

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13th March, 2026

The Clerk ofthe Senate Parliament Buildings

NAIROBI

RE:

COMMITTEE

STAGE

AMENDMENTSTO

LIVESTOCK

PROTECTIONANDSUSTAINABILITYBILL,2024(SENATEBILLS

NO.32 0F 2024)

NOTICE is given that Sen. David Wakoli, MP, Chairperson of the Standing Committe on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, intends to move the following amendments to the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill, 2024 (Senate Bills No. 32 of 2024), at the Committee Stage-

CLAUSE3

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 3 and substituting therefor the following new clause --

• 3.The Cabinet Secretary shall-
• (a) formulate national policies on livestock disaster management, disaster mitigation and feed reserve strategies;
• (b) oversee theimplementation of theNational LivestockFeedsReserve;
• (c) coordinate the implementation of early livestock offtake interventions under this Act;
• (d) develop national standards and guidelines on pasture management and water security for purposes of disaster preparedness and sustainability;
• (e) integrate the livestock risk data management system with national early warningframeworks and ensure dissemination ofriskinformationto counties;
• (f) develop national guidelines on market stabilization, emergency offtake pricing principles and value addition measures; and
• (g) provide technical assistance and capacity support to county governments in the implementation of this Act.

CLAUSE5

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting clause 5 and substituting therefor the following new clause-

LivestockRiskDataManagementSystem.

CLAUSE6

THAT clause 6 of the Bill be amended in subclause (2) by

• (a) deleting the word "drought" appearing immediately after the words "farmers during" in paragraph (a) and substituting therefor the words "adverse conditions that disrupt feed availability"; and
• (b) deleting the words "caused by drought" appearing immediately after the words "price volatility" in paragraph (b).

CLAUSE7

THATclause7oftheBillbeamended—

5. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the Council of County Governors,establish and maintain a Livestock RiskData Management System.

• (2) The Livestock Risk Data Management System shall be used to —

3. (a) collect and analyse data relating to feed availability,pasture conditions, and water resources; 4. (b) monitor and record incidences of livestock disease outbreaks and emerging biosecurity threats; 5. (c) track pest infestations,including locust invasions and other hazards affecting livestock production; 6. (d) assess the impacts of floods, droughts, and other climatic shocks onlivestocksurvival; 7. (e) capture market and price volatility affecting livestock products andinputs;and 8. (f) generate timely early warning information to facilitate anticipatory action by national and county governments and other stakeholders.

• (3) The Cabinet Secretary shall ensure that the information generated from theLivestock Risk Data Management System—

10. (a) is accessible in a timely and usable form to county governments, farmer associations and relevant stakeholders; 11. (b) integrates meteorological, veterinary and pest surveillance data; 12. (c) establishes clear triggers for activating emergency interventions under this Act; and 13. (d) is updated regularly to reflect current and forecasted conditions.

• (a) by deleting subclause (l)and substituting therefor the following new subclause-

Countylivestockresilienceplan

7. (1) A county executive committee member shall prepare and implement a County Livestock Resilience Plan.

(2) The County Livestock Resilience Plan prepared under subsection (1) shall—-

• (a) include an assessment of the county's vulnerability to drought as aforeseeable and slow-onset risk affecting livestock;
• (b)includeananalysisofother identifieddisastersand risks affecting livestock including floods, disease outbreaks and pest invasions;
• (c)specify current and projected climate trends and their potential impact on livestock production systems;
• (d) specify measures for feed security;
• (e) specify for water security;
• (f) outline resilience strategies, measures and programmes tailored to the specific needs and characteristics of the county and itslivestock sector;
• (g)set out animplementationplanoutliningthe roles and responsibilities of relevant stakeholders; and
• (h) specify for resource mobilisation strategies and a monitoring and evaluation framework to track progress and effectiveness of the County LivestockResiliencePlan.
• (b) in subclause (2) by deleting the word "drought" appearing immediately after the words "implementation of the county" and substituting therefor the word "livestock";
• (c) in subclause (3) -
• (i) by deleting the word "drought" appearing immediately after the words words "adverse conditions including drought, floods,pest invasions, disease outbreaks and other disasters"; and
• "the identified"and substituting therefor the following word"livestock";

• (d) in subclause (4) by deleting the word "drought" appearing immediately after the the word "livestock".

CLAUSE9

THAT clause 9 be amended by inserting the words "floods, pest invasions, disease outbreaks,or other adverse conditions affecting livestock"immediately after the words "occasioned by drought"" in paragraph (c).

CLAUSE11

THAT clause 11 of the Bill be amended by deleting subclause (2) and substituting therefor thefollowingnew subclause—

• (2) Without prejudice to the generality of subsection (1), the Cabinet Secretary may make regulations providingfor

2. (a) the declaration of particular animals to be livestock for purposes of this Act; 3. (b) the procedures by which county governments may requisition and accessfeed from the strategic livestockfeeds reserve; 4. () the storage, maintenance and distribution of feed resources for the strategic livestock feeds reserve; 5. (d) the criteria and threshold for release of feed, including priority areas and eligible beneficiaries; 6. (e) the procedures for initiating and implementing early livestock offtake measures; 7. (f) the eligibility criteria for livestock owners and livestock to participate in the early livestock offtake measures; and 8. (g) any other matter necessary for the effective implementation of this Act.

NEWCLAUSES

THAT the Bill be amended by inserting the following new clauses immediately after clause 5 -

CLAUSE5A

Early Warning Trigger Alerts.

5A.(1) The Cabinet Secretary shall issue a trigger alert whenever the Livestock Risk Data Management System established under section 5 indicates an elevated risk of adverse conditions affecting livestock.

(2) A trigger alert issued under subsection (1) shall—

• (a) specify the nature, severity and projected impact of the adverse condition;
• (b) identify the geographic area and livestock population likely to be affected;
• () recommend activation of appropriate interventions under this Act; and
• (d)be communicated promptly to county governments and relevant stakeholdersforcoordinatedresponse.

CLAUSE5B

Early livestock offtake interventions.

5B. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with the relevant county governments, initiate an early livestock offtake intervention where information generated through the Livestock Risk Data Management System indicates an elevated risk of adverse conditions affecting livestock.

(2) An early livestock offtake intervention initiated under subsection (1) shall—-

• (a) reduce pressure on pasture, water resources and other critical inputs;
• (b)prevent distress sale and livestock mortality; and
• (c) protect the economic value of livestock assets held by farmers and pastoralists.

(3) For the purposes of subsection (1), a national or county government may--

• (a)purchase livestock directly from farmers at prevailing or stabilised prices; or
• (b)facilitate the sale of livestock to designated processors, off-takers or public institutions.

(4) Where livestock is purchased under subsection (3)(a), the pricing mechanism shall be guided by the principles of-

• (a) fairness and transparency;
• (b)protection against exploitative or distress pricing; and

CLAUSE5C

Value Addition and Marketing of Livestock and LivestockProducts

5C.(l) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with county governments, farmer associations and relevant stakeholders, put in place measures for value addition and marketing livestock and livestock products.

(2) The measures under subsection (1) shall include—

• (a) support for processing and preservation of surplus livestock products during periods of high production;
• (b) establishment or facilitation of access to livestock aggregation centres, storage facilities, cold chain infrastructure and livestock markets;
• (c) promotion of conversion of surplus livestock products into valueadded products;
• processors, off-takers and distributors; and
• (e) development of mechanisms tostabiliselivestock markets.

CLAUSE5D

GeneticImprovement and Breed Resilience

5D. (1) The Cabinet Secretary shall, in consultation with county governments and research institutions, establish and implement genetic improvementandbreedresiliencemeasuresforlivestock.

(2) The measures established under subsection (1) shall -

• (a) enhance the adaptive capacity of livestock breeds to withstand drought,disease outbreaks,pest invasions and other adverse conditionsandtoremainresilientintheaftermathoffloodsand climatic shocks;
• (b)promote selectivebreeding,artificialinseminationandother scientifically proven methods to improve productivity, fertility and disease resistance;
• (c) conserve indigenous livestock genetic resources while integrating climate resilient and high yielding breeds;
• (d) strengthenbiosecurity measures to safeguardgeneticmaterial and breeding stock against emerging threats; and
• ()consideration of prevailing market conditions.

LONGTITLE

THAT the Bill be amended by deleting the long tittle and substituting therefor the following new long title

ANACTof Parliamenttoprovideforsafeguardinglivestockfrom adverse conditions including drought, floods, pest invasions, disease outbreaks, and other livestock disasters; provide for sustainable practices to alleviate the effects of such hazards on livestock farmers andforconnectedpurposes

Dated 19thMarch,2026.

DavidWafulaWakoli,MP

Chairperson, StandingCommitteeonAgriculture,LivestockandFisheries.

• (e) facilitate farmer access to improved breeding services, training and extension support.