Waziri Mayai Wa Maradhi
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- Jan 28, 2026
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Concerns have been raised by farmers in Sigotik, Amani, and Nessuit in Nakuru County's Njoro constituency regarding a possible lumpy skin disease epidemic that has afflicted some farmers and killed three cows in the last three months.
Dr. Michael Cheruiyot, Nakuru County Chief Officer in charge of Livestock, rejected the idea that lumpy skin disease was the reason for the cow deaths.
Cheruiyot stressed that the animals must have further underlying problems.
George Chepkwony described his experience when visiting Septenok village in Nessuit ward, saying, "My cow fell sick, and I called the veterinary officer to attend to it, but unfortunately, it did not survive."
Chepkwony added that despite the high costs of treatment, he had spent a lot trying to save the animal, which was producing 8 litres of milk in the morning and 5 litres in the evening; it ultimately died.
Sammy Kirui, assistant chief of the Sigotik sub-location, observed that a number of farmers had reported unusual circumstances impacting their animals.
"The disease has affected multiple farmers, with animals exhibiting unusual symptoms," he stated.
He added that not much has been done to stop the problem, despite alerting local veterinary officers.
He urged the county authorities to deal with the problem right away.
Dr. Cheruiyot affirmed that he is currently pursuing a thorough report that will direct focused measures to support the impacted farmers.
Dr. Michael Cheruiyot, Nakuru County Chief Officer in charge of Livestock, rejected the idea that lumpy skin disease was the reason for the cow deaths.
Cheruiyot stressed that the animals must have further underlying problems.
George Chepkwony described his experience when visiting Septenok village in Nessuit ward, saying, "My cow fell sick, and I called the veterinary officer to attend to it, but unfortunately, it did not survive."
Chepkwony added that despite the high costs of treatment, he had spent a lot trying to save the animal, which was producing 8 litres of milk in the morning and 5 litres in the evening; it ultimately died.
Sammy Kirui, assistant chief of the Sigotik sub-location, observed that a number of farmers had reported unusual circumstances impacting their animals.
"The disease has affected multiple farmers, with animals exhibiting unusual symptoms," he stated.
He added that not much has been done to stop the problem, despite alerting local veterinary officers.
He urged the county authorities to deal with the problem right away.
Dr. Cheruiyot affirmed that he is currently pursuing a thorough report that will direct focused measures to support the impacted farmers.
