By Ouma Collins O.
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, on Monday launched the 37th General Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) in Nairobi.
Speaking at the launch, the CS said the conference theme focuses on harnessing One Health technologies and innovations to eliminate trypanosomiasis in Africa.
He reaffirmed Kenya’s commitment to tackling the tsetse fly and trypanosomiasis disease, which continue to weaken livestock, reduce farm productivity, and hurt farmers’ incomes.
“The tsetse flies and trypanosomiasis cost Kenyans approximately 147 million dollars through loss of jobs, loss of livestock, and the decline of wild animals in our game parks,” he noted.
Kagwe further emphasized that protecting farmers requires investment in innovations, adoption of One Health technologies, and strengthened partnerships.
He lauded the African Union–InterAfrican Bureau for Animal Resources (AU-IBAR) for its leadership in uniting African countries on animal health, and praised the Kenya Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council (KENTTEC) for advancing regional strategies to protect farmers’ livestock from tsetse infestation.
The launch was attended by senior leaders, dignitaries, and international partners, including Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke; Dr. Huyam Salih, Director of AU-IBAR; and Geoffrey Mutai, Chairman of KENTTEC.
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