“THE NAGELE LIVESTOCK MARKET WILL INCREASE COUNTY REVENUE BY OVER KSH. 20 MILLION ANNUALLY,” SAYS CECM TRADE, JOSEPHAT MUSEMBI

The Nagele Livestock Market in Witu Ward is set to officially open next week opening up Lamu County as the next livestock hub.

The market comes on the heels of commissioning of the Lamu Port’s planned Export Livestock Marshaling Yard and the Bargoni Pre-export Quarantine Area that will enable livestock supply to Middle Eastern and Asian countries.

The market is a huge reprieve for Lamu livestock traders who previously had to walk their animals for long distances to Tana River County’s Garsen Township for sale.

It is also expected to boost the county’s revenue stream by at least KSh.20 million per year through livestock trading revenue collection.

Speaking at a Nagele Market Committee meeting at Witu on behalf of H.E Governor Fahim Twaha, Trade CECM Hon. Josphat Musembi pledged to provide infrastructure and policy to expedite the region’s livestock marketing credentials.

“Lamu County has been losing livestock revenue to Tana River through its thriving Garsen market despite our rich livestock resources that comprise over 30 pastoralist villages and close proximity to significant animal production hubs,” said Hon. Musembi.

He added that Governor Fahim Twaha’s administration is determined to transform the County into the next livestock hub by creating an enabling environment for livestock traders and investors.

“We will prioritize infrastructure management and maintenance, market data recording and distribution, disease detection and mitigation, security, and other pertinent services necessary for a conducive livestock trade environment,” he stated.

The county’s Chief Officer Livestock Mr.Charles Gichohi emphasized the market’s economic significance, saying that with improved pasture and clean water for livestock in Lamu, the market will unlock the region’s and inhabitants’ economic potential.

H.E Fahim Twaha’s efforts to secure Nagele’s resumption of operations were lauded by the community. They called on other sector players to work with the Lamu County Government to enhance the livestock market.

The Nagele Market Committee meeting organized by the County Department of Livestock in collaboration with the Department of Trade and Industrialization followed a mandate from H.E Governor Fahim Twaha during his recent visit to several villages in Witu ward.

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