State Department for Livestock Development.

13/10/2026

LIVESTOCK SECTOR | PRIORITIES INTO ACTION

The PS met with Heads of Departments to review progress and align livestock sector priorities under BETA.

Key highlights from the meeting:

- ANITRAC rollout: Preparations for the mass rollout of the Animal Identification and Traceability System to strengthen traceability, disease surveillance and market access.
- Agriculture Summit resolutions: Implementation of recommendations, including delivery of a milk cooler to Banisa, Mandera County.
- Meat export compliance: In implementing Kenya Meat Conference 2026 resolutions, the team was briefed by the Director of Veterinary Services on the requirement for all meat exporters to register with DVS and obtain the requisite export permits.
- Performance and accountability: Teams were directed to align work plans, follow through on commitments and prepare for performance contracting.

The focus is now on turning commitments into action and delivering results for Kenya’s livestock sector.

08/10/2026

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04/10/2026

03/10/2026

Kenya’s agriculture is at the heart of our food security, livelihoods, jobs, trade and economic growth.

The Agriculture and Food Systems Transformation Summit (AFSS) 2026, taking place 7–9 October 2026 in Nairobi, will bring together leaders, farmers, industry players, investors, researchers, development partners and other stakeholders to shape the future of Kenya’s food and agriculture sector.

The Summit provides a platform to examine how we can strengthen value chains, improve productivity, expand markets, embrace technology and innovation, strengthen food systems and advance reforms that create greater opportunities across the agricultural economy.

From livestock and dairy to poultry, animal health, apiculture, mechanisation and AI in agriculture, the conversations will focus on practical pathways to transform production and unlock value across the sector.

Join us at AFSS 2026 as Kenya charts the next chapter of agricultural and food systems transformation.

Date: 7–9 October 2026
📍 ASK Showground, Nairobi

03/10/2026

22/09/2026

📢 HIGH-LEVEL SITE VISIT: BACHUMA LIVESTOCK QUARANTINE STATION.

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development (State Department for Livestock Development) is pleased to announce a High-Level Site Visit to the Bachuma Livestock Quarantine Station.

This strategic national facility plays a crucial role in livestock disease control, veterinary certification, traceability, and expanding access to regional and international livestock markets. We are excited to introduce our private sector partner to stakeholders as we operationalize this vital hub!

🗓 Date: Tuesday, 22nd September 2026.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM onwards.

📍 Venue: Bachuma Livestock Quarantine Station, Taita Taveta County.

Join us as we take a bold step forward in strengthening Kenya's livestock value chain!

20/09/2026

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