Chickens were the largest species of livestock in Kenya as of 2022. That year, there were around ** million heads of chickens in the country. Goats followed, with approximately **** million heads. Moreover, Kenya summed **** million heads of sheep and some **** million heads of cattle.
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FAO. (October 7, 2024). Livestock in Kenya as of 2022, by species [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆÆ½â°æ. Retrieved July 21, 2026, from /statistics/1215489/main-livestock-species-in-kenya/
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