The State Department for Livestock Development under the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, led by Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, is intensifying efforts to keep the media and public better informed on its initiatives.
A progress review meeting has been held to assess the ongoing implementation of the communication strategy for the State Department for Livestock Development (SDLD).
The meeting brought together communication officers and representatives from SDLD and its Semi-Autonomous Government Agencies (SAGAs) to evaluate milestones achieved, identify gaps, and align on next steps aimed at enhancing the department’s digital visibility and stakeholder engagement.
The discussions focused on the department’s increasing reliance on digital platforms for public communication and the progress made in executing key components of the strategy.
Participants reflected on efforts made towards establishing and maintaining active social media accounts, as well as developing structured content calendars to support consistent and targeted messaging.
There was notable progress in building public trust through more transparent communication practices, and efforts to strengthen crisis communication frameworks are currently underway.
The team also reviewed the effectiveness of internal coordination mechanisms, stakeholder outreach activities, and the visibility of departmental initiatives on digital platforms.
As part of the planning session, participants agreed on the need to reinforce capacity building, streamline content development workflows, and ensure adequate resource allocation to sustain and scale digital communication efforts.
The meeting concluded with a shared commitment to accelerate implementation, monitor performance indicators more closely, and continuously adapt the strategy to meet evolving communication needs.
