Kenya Hosts the 37th ISCTRC Conference to Advance Fight Against Tsetse and Trypanosomiasis
Nairobi, September 15, 2025 — Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture and Livestock Development, Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, today officially opened the 37th General Conference of the International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) at the Mövenpick Hotel, Nairobi. The opening ceremony was attended by Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, State Department for Livestock Development, Dr. Huyam […]
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THE 37TH CONFERENCE OF THE INTERNATIONAL SCIENTIFIC COUNCIL FOR TRYPANOSOMIASIS RESEARCH AND CONTROL (ISCTRC)
The 37th ISCTRC Conference – Nairobi, Kenya15–19 September 2025 |Hosted by the Government of Kenya Theme: Harnessing One Health Technologies and Innovations Towards Eliminating Trypanosomiasis in Africa The International Scientific Council for Trypanosomiasis Research and Control (ISCTRC) will convene its 37th Conference in Nairobi to advance the fight against trypanosomiasis – one of Africa’s greatest […]
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KENYA TSETSE AND TRYPANOSOMIASIS ERADICATION COUNCIL STRATEGIC PLAN 2023-2027 LAUNCHED.
Tsetse and trypanosomiasis pose a major threat to public health, agriculture, livestock, and tourism, which are key sectors of Kenya’s economy. Eradicating the vector and the disease would boost agricultural productivity, and contribute to poverty alleviation and improved health outcomes. Despite a long history of control efforts, the problem persists due to the trans-boundary nature […]
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KENTTEC holds a consultative meeting with CEVA/LAPROVET
A consultative meeting between KENTTEC Management led by the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Dr. Seth Onyango and CEVA/LAPROVET, led by the Technical Ruminant Manager for Africa, Marjorie Bouchier. The meeting addressed strengthening of collaboration between KENTTEC and CEVA/LAPROVET so as to enhance service delivery to livestock keepers in tsetse infested and trypanosomiasis endemic areas within […]
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KENTTEC VISIT TO BARINGO COUNTY ON STAKEHOLDER’S PARTICIPATION IN TSETSE AND TRYPANOSOMIASIS CONTROL
Fig 1: KENTTEC Chairman Dr. Geoffrey Mutai with Baringo Governor His Excellency Benjamin Cheboi accompanied by the CECM Agriculture, Livestock & Blue Economy Madam Risper Chepkong’a, CO Livestock & Blue Economy Mr.Wendot Chemro, Baringo County DVS Dr.Esmond Kiptum and Baringo South-County SCVO Dr. Julius Cheruiyot. The Chairman of KENTTEC, Dr. Geoffrey Muttai led the KENTTEC […]
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Sensitization of National Government Administration Officers (NGAOs)
Fig 1: State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary Hon. Jonathan Mueke posing for a picture with Administrators The Kenya Tsetse & Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council (KENTTEC) CEO Dr. Seth Onyango was among the National Government officials accompanying the Principal Secretary (PS) State Department for Livestock Developmemt (SDLD), @Hon.Jonathan Mueke during a meeting held at Mutonguni […]
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National Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Vaccination Campaign Launch
Fig 1: KENTTEC CEO Dr. Seth Onyango speaking at the Launch The Kenya Tsetse & Trypanosomiasis Eradication Council (KENTTEC) CEO Dr. Seth Onyango, today, attended the launch of the National Peste des Petits Ruminants (PPR) Vaccination Campaign at Syokithumbi in Kithumula/Kwamutonga ward in Kitui West Constituency, Kitui County. The launch was done by Hon. Jonathan […]
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KENTTEC in Garissa County to begin Tsetse & Trypanosomiasis Surveillance
Fig 2: The Deputy Governor Garissa County Government Hon.Abdi Dagane in consultative meeting with KENTTEC Board and management team. That was followed by a consultative meeting on the same with the Department of Agriculture, Livestock and Pastoral Economy of the County and other stakeholders including the Regional Veterinary Investigation Laboratory (RVIL) of Garissa, Kenya Wildlife […]
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Agriculture for Food Security
Fig 1: KENTTEC CEO Making a presentation To Cabinet Secretary For Agriculture and Livestock Development Hon. Franklin Mithika Linturi at the Agriculture for Food Security event in Bungoma. It has been a week of exhibitions by different stakeholders at Kibabii University grounds in readiness for Madaraka Day Celebrations to take place in Bungoma County to […]
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