MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER MAY 2023 
State Department of Livestock

INVITATION TO THE VALIDATION MEETING FOR THE VETERINARY SURGEONS AND VETERINARY
PARAPROFESSIONALS ACT (VETERINARY MEDICINES DIRECTORATE) AMENDMENT REGULATIONS, 2023

The Livestock Sector has been identified as a priority and key social economic driver in Kenya under the Kenya
Kwanza Economic Transformation Agenda. The Sector plays an important role in the national economy of
Kenya with a direct contribution of around 42 percent to the agricultural Gross Domestic Product (GDP) and
12 percent to the national GDP. Effective and safe veterinary medicines are an important input in the delivery
of veterinary services critical for the Livestock Sector.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in collaboration with key stakeholders has
proposed an amendment affecting the governance structure of the Veterinary Medicines Directorate under the
Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals (Veterinary Medicines Directorate) Regulations, of 2015
that have been in force since 2015. The Veterinary Medicines Directorate is expected to provide an effective
animal medicine regulatory programme that includes a systematic, evidence-based means of documenting
the safety and effectiveness of products before they are produced, marketed or used in Kenya. It is clear that
such programmes provide veterinarians, farmers and other animal medicine users with greater assurance
that veterinary drugs and biologicals will be safe and effective in preventing and mitigating disease.
In compliance with the provisions of the Statutory Instruments Act No. 23 of 2013, the Ministry announces to
the public the availability of the above Draft amendment regulation on the website www.kilimo.go.ke for
access and perusal and any requests can be channelled through directorpolicysdl@kilimo.go.ke.
We invite views and proposals from members of the general public and any concerned stakeholders before
or during the National validation meeting on Tuesday 22nd May 2023 at the Kenya School of Government,
Lower Kabete at 9.00am. Prior Views and memoranda can be submitted through the following email
addresses: pslivestock@kilimo.go.ke; directorpolicysdl@kilimo.go.ke and any inquiries should be done
through 0722890348 to Dorothy.
Or sent in an envelope marked “Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act (Veterinary
Medicines Directorate) Amendment Regulation, 2023” addressed to:
The Principal Secretary,
State Department for Livestock Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development,
6th Floor, Kilimo House, Cathedral Road, Nairobi,
P. O. Box 34188-00100, Nairobi
Kenya
Or submitted to:
Director of Livestock Policy and Research, 2nd Floor, Kilimo House.
All views should reach the undersigned not later than 13th June 2023.
PRINCIPAL SECRETARY
STATE DEPARTMENT FOR LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT
MINISTRY OF MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

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