State Department for Livestock Development.

Kenya’s meat sector is entering a new era — and the conversation is no longer just about livestock, but about investment, innovation, food security and global competitiveness.

At the K MEAT 2026 Partners Briefing Breakfast, stakeholders across government, private sector and development partners came together to shape a shared vision for the future of the livestock and meat value chain in preparation of the oncoming Kenya Meat Conference, a 1st of its kind.

The focus? Practical transformation.

~ Better livestock productivity
~ Stronger feed & fodder systems
~ Modern processing infrastructure
~ Value addition & export readiness
~ Increased private sector investment
~ Data-driven livestock management through ANITRAC

K MEAT 2026 is positioning itself as more than a conference — it will be a national platform for sector coordination,policy reimagination, innovation and commercial growth.

From ranches to feedlots, processors to exporters, the future of Kenya’s livestock economy will depend on how boldly we modernize the value chain today.

The team was led by PS Jonathan Mueke accompanied by SDLD departmental heads.

The State Department for Livestock Development. through the Directorate of Veterinary Services - DVS Kenya, officially launched the construction of a modern incinerator at the National Veterinary Reference Laboratory (NVRL), Kabete, a major step forward in strengthening Kenya’s veterinary infrastructure.

The construction signals:
√ renewed commitment to enhancing biosafety,
√ Environmental protection and,
√ Global standards in animal health systems.

Once completed, the incinerator will significantly boost the laboratory’s capacity for the safe disposal of animal carcasses and hazardous biological waste, a critical component in disease control and laboratory safety. It will also reinforce compliance with international standards, positioning NVRL as a robust and reliable reference facility.

This milestone has been made possible through strong collaboration between the Government of Kenya and the United States, with support from the Defence Threat Reduction Agency (DTRA), underscoring the value of strategic partnerships in advancing national and global health security.

With construction now underway, the event marks the beginning of a transformative journey that will leave a lasting impact on Kenya’s veterinary services and biosecurity.

Applications are now open for the 2026 training programmes in Livestock Training Institutions under the State Department for Livestock Development.

Choose your preferred course and apply today to advance your skills and career in the livestock sector.
National Beekeeping Institute -Lenana Dairy Training Institute Naivasha Livestock Training Institute-Wajir AHITI Kabete Office of Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development

“The future of our agriculture sector may very well rely on the smallest livestock we have—the bee.”

Today, the State Department for Livestock Development, through the Directorate of Livestock Production, brought together key partners including the State Department for Agriculture, World Food Programme (WFP), Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), Directorate of Veterinary Services - DVS Kenya and Kenya Forest Service (KFS) for an Apiculture Stakeholder Breakfast Forum ahead of World Bee Day 2026.

With Kenya producing about 19,000 metric tonnes of honey against a demand of over 43,000 metric tonnes, the message was clear: this gap is an opportunity to create jobs, grow enterprises, and boost farmer incomes especially across ASAL regions.

As we scale production, strengthen value addition and expand markets, we must also confront key threats to bees,including:
√ Unsafe pesticide use,
√ Climate change and,
√ Ecosystem degradation

Protecting the bee is not just an environmental priority, it is an economic one.

From the State Department for Livestock Development. we wish you all a blessed Easter Season