1) A study conducted surveys and interviews with over 2,000 actors in Kenya's livestock value chain between May and June 2020 to assess the impact of COVID-19 on livelihoods and food systems. 2) The findings showed that COVID-19 control measures like market closures and curfews reduced incomes and livestock sales volumes and prices, disrupting livestock markets. Household purchasing power and food security declined as well. 3) Data has helped foster resilience by enabling responses from various actors like developing safety protocols, increasing investments, and expanding food distribution and messaging. It also provides opportunities to further support markets through data on resources, diseases, prices, and nutrition.