Spay Sisters

Spay/Neuter and Rabies Vaccination Campaign in Nairobi

The Kenya Veterinary Association – Women Branch (KWVA) in conjunction with the Spay Sisters from the European Union and other partners carried out spay and neuter, community sensitization on rabies, deworming, and anti-rabies vaccination of dogs and cats from the 19th  February to 2nd  March 2022 in Ruai, Kayole and Kibera constituencies in Nairobi City County. The drive aimed to contribute to humane dog and cat population control and rabies control in Kenya.

The Spay Sisters is a non-governmental organization comprising of female veterinarians and veterinary nurses from multiple European countries who donate veterinary materials and supplies as well as their time to assist countries around the world in controlling stray dog and cat populations through sterilization campaigns. Twelve ladies came to Kenya for the campaign and were hosted by KWVA through provision of accommodation and transport within the country during the campaigns.

 
Participants Participants Participants Participants
Leslie Sercombe Alube Mariam Dorcas Treazer Homusi Anima Sirma
Naomi Kibet Salome Nyambura Maina Peris Njoki Ruphline Anyango
Mercy Barasa Alice Atieno Seda Samantha Opere Sharon Masiolo
Jemimah Mwangi Ngechu Peris Wamboi Purity Nguhiu
Purity Kwamboka Veronica Akinyi Ochieng’ Marilyn Karani
 
  • County government of Nairobi
  • Kenya Women Veterinary Association
  • TNR Trust
  • Kenya Society for Protection and Care of Animals (KSPCA)
  • Spay Sisters UK
  • University of Nairobi
  • BROOKE East Africa
  • KENDAT
  • KESCAVA
  • Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)
  1. To vaccinate at least 5000 animals against rabies.
  2. To ensure humane cat and dog population control through spay and neuter.
  3. Community sensitization on zoonotic diseases and capacity building of animal health professionals.

Program Itinerary

Spay sisters at Kibra site

23rd February 2022

Spay/Neuter and vaccination activities kicked off in Ruai at the Muhuri Muchiri Stadium. On the same day the Spay Sisters from the UK arrived and were taken to Hillpark Hotel where they would stay for the entire period that they would be in Kenya.

24th February 2022

The team visited the KSPCA where a total of 21 dogs were neutered and vaccinated against rabies.

25th February - 2nd March

The campaign continued at the selected venues (Ruai, Kayole and Kibra). On the afternoon of the final day, the team paid a courtesy call to the Director of Veterinary services. Below is a summary of activities undertaken.

Date 20th Feb 2022 - 2nd March 2022
Spays 368
Castration 301
Species Number vaccinated
Canine 1936
Equine (donkeys) 224
Feline 777
Total 2937

Expected Impact

The spay/neuter sterilization campaigns intend to control rabies disease through neutering and vaccination activities in Nairobi. This is expected to be happening annually during the month of February which is recognized as the World Spay/Neuter Awareness month.

Challenges

  • Limited resources restricted the timeline and coverage of the vaccination, deworming and neutering activities.
  • Low turnout was experienced in some of the venues especially during weekdays.

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