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Source: https://www.the-star.co.ke/counties...s-african-swine-fever-spreads-to-six-counties
21 August 2026 - 08:17
African swine fever outbreaks spread to six counties, threatening pig farmers
Expert says the disease does not infect people and does not pose a public health risk
African swine fever outbreaks have been reported in at least six counties, causing high pig mortalities and substantial losses to farmers.
Significant cases have been recorded in Tharaka Nithi, Kiambu, Busia, Embu, Kakamega and Siaya...
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Source: https://www.3tres3.com/en-af/latest...ak-leaves-over-1-000-pigs-dead-in-kiambu_687/
Kenya’s swine fever outbreak leaves over 1,000 Pigs dead in Kiambu
More than 20 farms in some county in Kenya have been affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.
20 August 2026
More than 20 farms in Juja, Thika and Ruiru, Kiambu County, have been affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak since Mid-May, with about 1,470 pigs reported sick and/or dead. Some herds recorded mortality of up to 100 per cent, making the Kiambu outbreak the most significant reported in Kenya so far and exposing weaknesses in the country’s disease surveillance system...
21 August 2026 - 08:17
African swine fever outbreaks spread to six counties, threatening pig farmers
Expert says the disease does not infect people and does not pose a public health risk
African swine fever outbreaks have been reported in at least six counties, causing high pig mortalities and substantial losses to farmers.
Significant cases have been recorded in Tharaka Nithi, Kiambu, Busia, Embu, Kakamega and Siaya...
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Source: https://www.3tres3.com/en-af/latest...ak-leaves-over-1-000-pigs-dead-in-kiambu_687/
Kenya’s swine fever outbreak leaves over 1,000 Pigs dead in Kiambu
More than 20 farms in some county in Kenya have been affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak.
20 August 2026
More than 20 farms in Juja, Thika and Ruiru, Kiambu County, have been affected by an African swine fever (ASF) outbreak since Mid-May, with about 1,470 pigs reported sick and/or dead. Some herds recorded mortality of up to 100 per cent, making the Kiambu outbreak the most significant reported in Kenya so far and exposing weaknesses in the country’s disease surveillance system...