The Senate has called upon the public to submit comments on the Livestock Protection and Sustainability Bill (Senate Bill No. 32 of 2024).

The Bill was first read in the Senate on Tuesday, August 6, 2024, and has since been referred to the Standing Committee on Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries for further consideration.

Bill’s aim

The principal aim of the Bill is to protect livestock from adverse conditions, particularly drought while establishing sustainable practices to mitigate the impact of such challenges on livestock farmers.

It emphasizes the critical roles of both national and county governments in ensuring the protection and sustainability of the livestock sector.

In addition to immediate drought relief, the Bill focuses on building resilience through sustainable farming, effective data management, and cooperative efforts among stakeholders.

Under Standing Order 145(5) of the Senate Standing Orders, the Committee is required to facilitate public participation regarding the Bill and to consider the views and recommendations of the public when preparing its report for the Senate.

In a notice issued by Senate Clerk Jeremiah M. Nyegenye, interested members of the public are encouraged to submit their written memoranda regarding the Bill.

“In accordance with the provisions of Article 118 of the Constitution and standing order 145 (5) of the Senate Standing Orders, the Standing Committee on Agriculture, livestock and Fisheries now invites interested members of the public to submit any representations that they may have on the Bill by way of written memoranda,” a notice by the Senate Clerk Jeremiah M. Nyegenye reads.

Submissions can be made via post office Clerk of the Senate, P.O. Box 41842-00100, Nairobi, Hand delivery, Office of the Clerk of the Senate, Main Parliament Buildings, Nairobi or Email: [email protected] (copying [email protected]). All submissions must be received by Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at 5:00 p.m.

The Bill and a digest summarizing its contents and context are available for public access on the Parliament website.