France, Feb. 9 -- A protest movement has emerged in Kenya against a government plan to provide free nationwide vaccinations for around 84 million livestock. Dubbed "My Cow, My Choice," the campaign reflects farmers' fears that Bill Gates is involved and that the vaccines could alter their cattle's DNA to reduce methane emissions.

Kenya's President William Ruto sought to reassure farmers, stating that the vaccines are entirely produced in Kenya and are solely intended for disease control, posing no risk to livestock.

He emphasised his confidence in the programme by confirming that his own herds are being vaccinated.

The nationwide livestock vaccination campaign kicked off on 30 January. It aims to vaccinate around 22 million cattle, 23 ...