Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP) is a six year project that will be jointly funded by;
- Government of Kenya (GOK)
- International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD)
- Heifer International, Participating Financial Institutions (PFI)
- Beneficiary communities
The Kenya Livestock Commercialization Project (KeLCoP) is a project launched by the Kenyan government in partnership with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD). The project was established with the aim of enhancing the commercialization of the country’s livestock sector and improving the livelihoods of small-scale livestock farmers.
The KeLCoP project is being implemented in 10 counties in Kenya, which are predominantly arid and semi-arid regions. The project focuses on increasing the productivity and profitability of small-scale livestock farmers through various interventions such as improving access to animal health services, strengthening market linkages, and promoting better livestock management practices.
Some of the key components of the KeLCoP project include the establishment of community-based animal health workers, the provision of veterinary drugs and vaccines, the construction of livestock markets, and the development of value chains for livestock products such as milk, meat, and hides.
The project also aims to improve the resilience of small-scale livestock farmers to climate change through the promotion of sustainable land and water management practices. The ultimate goal of the KeLCoP project is to contribute to poverty reduction and economic growth in Kenya by increasing the incomes of small-scale livestock farmers and promoting the commercialization of the country’s livestock sector.