Republic of Kenya  ·  Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
I WILL BE SPEAKING AT

THE KENYA NATIONAL
MEAT
CONFERENCE 2026

Transforming Kenya's meat sector into a resilient, competitive engine for economic development. Bringing together industry leaders, policymakers and innovators at Chaka Ranch, Nyeri.

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17th – 18th July 2026Two full days
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Chaka Ranch, NyeriKenya
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17–18 July 2026
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Chaka Ranch, Nyeri
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Two-Day Conference
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#KMeat2026   @KMeat2026
By The Numbers

Kenya Meat Sector At A Glance

12%
Contribution to National GDP
40%
of Agricultural GDP
KSh 18.7B
Meat Export Value 2025
7M+
Livestock-Dependent Households
Confirmed Speakers

Speaking At KMeat 2026

Keynote
Sen. Mutahi Kagwe
Cabinet Secretary, Agriculture & Livestock Development
Republic of Kenya
Speaker
Jonathan Mueke, CBS
Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development
Panel
Director of Veterinary Services
State Department for Livestock Development, Kenya
Thematic Areas

Strategic Focus Areas

Six pillars that will guide discussions and interventions to transform Kenya's meat sector for global competitiveness.

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Animal Health & One Health
Disease surveillance, vaccination programmes, and field-deployable diagnostics to combat TADs and zoonotic threats.
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Traceability & ANITRAC
Blockchain-powered nationwide tracking from farm to export, ensuring halal, organic, and SPS standards compliance.
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Livestock Production
Climate-smart feedlotting, precision breeding, and low-carbon production systems aligned with agro-ecological zones.
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Feeds & Ingredients
Drought-tolerant forages, precision nutrition, and strategic hay banks to de-risk supply chains in ASALs.
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Value Addition & Markets
Cargo consolidation, product diversification, and policy reforms targeting MENA and other premium markets.
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Policy & Inclusivity
Strengthening the National Livestock Policy with gender-sensitive, youth-focused approaches and KEMLEIC reform.
Programme

Conference Schedule

08:00 – 09:00
Registration & Welcome Coffee
Delegate check-in and networking at Chaka Ranch
09:00 – 09:45
Official Opening Ceremony
Welcome remarks — Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
09:45 – 10:45
Keynote Address
CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe — Strategic Vision for Kenya's Meat Sector
10:45 – 12:30
Thematic Session 1: Animal Health & Traceability
Presentations, panel discussions and Q&A
12:30 – 14:00
Networking Lunch
Hosted at Chaka Ranch dining facilities
14:00 – 16:30
Thematic Session 2: Value Addition & Market Access
Industry case studies, MENA market deep-dive and breakout groups
16:30 – 17:30
Day 1 Wrap-Up & Evening Reception
Networking cocktails and farm tour
08:30 – 09:00
Morning Briefing
Day 1 highlights recap and Day 2 objectives
09:00 – 11:00
Thematic Session 3: Livestock Production & Feeds
Climate-smart practices, genetic improvement, and ASAL-specific strategies
11:00 – 11:20
Tea Break
11:20 – 13:00
Thematic Session 4: Policy, Inclusivity & Research
Regulatory frameworks, gender, youth and innovation in the meat sector
13:00 – 14:00
Lunch Break
14:00 – 16:00
Working Groups: Roadmap Drafting
Co-creation of the Kenya Meat Sector Strategic Action Plan 2026–2030
16:00 – 17:00
Closing Ceremony & Communiqué
PS Jonathan Mueke, CBS — Closing remarks and launch of strategic roadmap
About The Conference

Revitalization of the Meat Sector in Kenya

Kenya's meat sector has significant potential to drive economic growth, create jobs, and improve food security. Recent achievements include meat export growth of 45% in 2024 and 38% in 2025, with export value reaching KSh 18.7 billion in 2025, driven primarily by MENA demand.

The conference brings together livestock sector stakeholders to co-create a strategic roadmap aligned with the NLRA 2025–2035, Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), and Vision 2030.

Conference Objectives

  • Strengthen food safety, traceability, and SPS compliance for premium global markets
  • Boost productivity through genetics, feeds, and climate-smart practices
  • Enhance value chains via infrastructure upgrades and value addition
  • Develop inclusive policies for smallholders, women, and youth
  • Achieve a 50% increase in export revenues by 2030
  • Strengthen KEMLEIC and formal registration frameworks for exporters

Expected Outcomes by 2030

  • Export revenues from KSh 18.7B → KSh 28B+
  • Post-harvest losses reduced by 20–30%
  • Improved livelihoods for 7M+ livestock-dependent households
  • New jobs created across the value chain
  • Strategic roadmap for 2026–2030 adopted

Event Details

Dates17th – 18th July 2026
VenueChaka Ranch, Nyeri, Kenya
FormatPresentations · Panel Discussions · Q&A · Working Groups
OrganiserMinistry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
ReferenceMOALD/SDLD/DVS/GENERAL/VOL.I1/174
Hashtag#KMeat2026 @KMeat2026

Participant Categories

Farm / Production Export Processing Value Addition Industry Advocacy Logistics & Finance Research & Academia Government Development Partners Media Youth

Key Stakeholders

Kenya Meat Commission KEMLEIC Quality Meat Packers KenMeat EPZ Kenya Airways Cargo NRT Trading KLMC KLPA BigCold Kenya KIFWA KAA KCB Mifugo ni Mali
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