Ex- DP Gachagua Hits On Ruto over Livestock Vaccination in Kenya
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has called on the government not to force the controversial livestock vaccination on Kenyans.
He opined that it was unfortunate that top government officials had resorted to insulting Kenyans opposed to the programme.
The former DP said the government should instead persuade Kenyans and educate them about the benefits of the planned vaccination campaign.
Speaking during a burial in Mbooni on Wednesday, Gachagua challenged the government to instead deploy persuasion.
He said government officials must stop what he called arrogance and speak to Kenyans politely so that those who don’t buy into the vaccination campaign are not victimised.
The government is planning to vaccinate at least 22 million cattle across the country in what President Ruto has said is a deliberate move to fight diseases.
However, on his part, President William Ruto stated that vaccination for livestock will enhance the country’s competitiveness in the global market for animal products.
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