The Kajiado government, in partnership with the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP), has trained over 50 veterinary surgeons and paraprofessionals on the use of the e-Voucher vaccination system ahead of a countywide livestock vaccination campaign set to begin on October 7, 2025.
The training, held at Isinya Multipurpose Hall, brought together veterinary officers, paraprofessionals, and project staff from across the county.
It sought to equip participants with the digital skills needed to implement a modern, technology-driven vaccination programme.
Speaking during the session, NAVCDP County Project Coordinator Philip Koitelel said the introduction of the e-voucher system marks a major milestone in improving accountability and efficiency in livestock vaccination.
“Adopting digital solutions like the e-voucher system allows us to reach more farmers efficiently and ensure that every dose administered is accounted for in real time. This innovation strengthens disease control, builds farmer confidence, and enhances the competitiveness of Kajiado’s livestock sector,” said Koitelel.
He explained that the county was embracing digital transformation to improve service delivery and ensure resources reach the intended beneficiaries.
“This system will eliminate cases of double vaccination, stock mismanagement, and delays in field reporting. It will also enable faster decision-making based on real-time data,” he added.
The e-voucher vaccination system, modelled on Kenya’s e-voucher fertiliser subsidy programme, is designed to automate and streamline livestock vaccination services.
It allows for registration of farmers and their livestock on the Kenya Agriculture Management Information System (KIAMIS), provides voucher-based access to vaccination services, and supports real-time tracking and reporting to enhance transparency and accountability.
The digital system is expected to address challenges experienced in past vaccination campaigns, including manual record-keeping, low farmer trust, and difficulties in tracking vaccine distribution.
Koitelel noted that the use of technology would also improve coordination among veterinary officers in the field.
“With this system, we are not only digitising vaccination data but also empowering our veterinary teams to make informed decisions quickly. This is the future of animal health management,” he said.
The upcoming vaccination campaign will target cattle, goats, and sheep across all five sub-counties and 25 wards, focusing on the control of Foot and Mouth Disease (FMD) and Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR).
The county targets to vaccinate over 350,000 cattle under a cost-sharing arrangement, where farmers will pay Sh50 per large animal, while the county government, through NAVCDP, will subsidise Sh110 per dose. For small livestock, farmers will pay Sh3 per animal, and the government will cover Sh10 per dose.
Veterinary officers and paraprofessionals will be deployed at ward and community vaccination points, supported by Farmer Producer Organisations (FPOs) and Community-Driven Development Committees (CDDCs).
Digital registration and real-time reporting will enable monitoring teams to track progress and respond promptly to any logistical challenges during the exercise.
The initiative forms part of the county’s broader strategy to strengthen livestock health services and enhance disease control as a prerequisite for participation in regional and international meat export markets.
It is also expected to boost pastoralist resilience, safeguard livelihoods and promote climate-smart livestock production systems that contribute to food security and economic growth.
By Rop Janet
