For many people in rural Kenya, cattle are central to their traditional way of life. Maasai keep cattle to earn a living and support their families. Cattle also play an important role in social status.
Kenya at a glance
Population: 54.03 million
Area: 582,646 square km
Location: East Africa
Capital city: Nairobi
Estimated number of cattle: 23,500,549
Number of SPANA clinical skills centres: One
Number of working animals treated in 2023: 2,020
Number of animal owners trained in 2023: 1,244
Number of veterinary professionals trained in 2023: 126
Our work in Kenya
We work with the University of Nairobi, in Kenya, to improve the lives of thousands of working animals and cattle every year. Our clinical skills centre gives vet students the opportunity to learn valuable skills which benefit working animals and are relevant to all areas of clinical practice.
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