The Senate Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries led by Embu Senator Alexander Munyi Mundigi, MP, held a meeting today to consider and adopt the matrix on submissions by the Council of Governors on the Prevention of Livestock and Produce Theft Bill, 2023.

The Bill, which is sponsored by Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey seeks to provide a framework for the establishment of mechanisms for preventing, combating and eventually eradicating livestock and produce theft.

The Bill also provides a framework for the branding of livestock and the requirement to obtain a removal permit when livestock is to be moved from one premises to another.

The Bill imposes an obligation on the National and county governments to put in place measures that not only protect livestock keeping communities from livestock theft but also enhance the socioeconomic welfare of these communities through education and the promotion of alternative means of livelihoods.

Members who were present during the meeting are;

Nominated Senator Beth Kalunda Syengo, MP 

Bungoma Senator David Wakoli Wafula, MP 

Makueni Senator Daniel Kitonga Maanzo, MP 

Trans Nzoia Senator Allan Chesang, MP

Kitui Senator Enoch Kiio Wambua, CBS, MP