REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT LIVESTOCK SECTOR REGULATIONS, 2023
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT TENDER MAY 2023
State Department of Livestock
REQUEST FOR COMMENTS ON THE DRAFT LIVESTOCK SECTOR 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.
The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development in collaboration with key stakeholders has developed
Regulations will provide an enabling environment for the previously unregulated aspects of the Livestock Sector.
These include the Animal Feeds Regulations; the Animal Breeding Regulations; the Poultry Industry
Regulations; Pig Industry Regulations; the Livestock and Livestock Products Marketing Regulations;
the Livestock Training Institutions Regulations; and the Apiculture Regulations.
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 regulations 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, for
consideration in finalization of the draft Livestock Sector Regulations. The stakeholders in the Livestock Sector
are therefore invited to take part in public participation as per the schedule provided below.
| Date | Region | Location | Venue |
| 5th to 6th June 2023 | Western & Nyanza | Kisumu | Kisumu Hotel |
| 8th to 9th June 2023 | North Rift | Nakuru County | Dairy Training Institute |
| 5th to 6th June 2023 | Coast | Mombasa | Mombasa Beach Hotel |
| 12th to 13th June 2023 | ASAL | Isiolo | Landmark Hotel |
| 8th to 9th June 2023 | Central & Eastern | Nyeri | White Rhino |
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 “The Livestock Sector Regulations, 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
