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EU pledges Sh20b for livestock development in 23 arid Kenyan counties

TURKANA, KENYA: The European Union (EU) has pledged to channel over Sh20 billion to 23 counties situated in arid and semi-arid lands (ASAL) areas for livestock development, to address food insecurity.

The union, through the European Development Fund, will support the livestock sub-sector in ASAL counties by funding production of livestock pasture, improvement of breeds, construction of water pans and establish abattoirs.

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