Livestock minister: 36 million cattle must be taxed to boost revenue

Minister proposes tax on livestock to boost state revenue

By Correspondent Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikec, has called for the imposition of taxes on livestock in the country, considering it a huge economic resource that could contribute to boosting government revenue if effectively regulated. The minister’s proposal came during a hearing to discuss the national budget for 2025-2026, where he indicated that the country’s livestock population is estimated at approximately 36 mil…

Livestock minister: 36 million cattle must be taxed to boost revenue

The Minister of Livestock and Fisheries, Onyoti Adigo Nyikec, has called for the introduction of taxes on cattle and other livestock to help generate revenue for the government. Minister Onyoti made the proposal during the hearing of the 2025 to 2026 national budget last week. He said the country’s estimated thirty-six million head of cattle could become a major source of income if properly regulated and taxed. He said despite the large livestoc…