Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development · State Department for Livestock Development
POSITIONING
KENYA FOR
GLOBAL
MEAT EXPORT
Connecting Kenya's livestock sector to global markets. Join industry leaders shaping the future of meat production, trade and export at the Kenya Meat Conference 2026.
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8th – 9th July 2026
Two-day conference
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Chaka Ranch, Kiganjo
Nyeri, Kenya
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Industry Leaders
Global markets
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8–9 July 2026
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Chaka Ranch, Kiganjo, Nyeri
Be part of the future of livestock
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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
Speaker
Jonathan Mueke, CBS
Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development
Panel
Dr. Allan Azegele
Director of Veterinary Services, State Department for Livestock Development, Kenya
Thematic Areas
Strategic Focus Areas
Six pillars guiding discussions and interventions to position Kenya for global meat export.
Animal Health & One Health
Disease surveillance, vaccination, and field-deployable diagnostics to combat TADs and zoonoses.
Traceability & ANITRAC
Blockchain-powered tracking from farm to export, ensuring halal, organic and SPS compliance.
Livestock Production
Climate-smart feedlotting, precision breeding, and low-carbon production systems.
Feeds & Ingredients
Drought-tolerant forages, precision nutrition, and strategic hay banks for ASALs.
Value Addition & Markets
Cargo consolidation, product diversification and reforms targeting MENA and emerging markets.
Policy & Inclusivity
Strengthening the National Livestock Policy with gender-sensitive, youth-focused approaches.
Programme
Conference Schedule
08:00 am
Arrival & Registration of Guests
Secretariat
08:30 am
Guest of Honour Tours the Exhibition Stands & Photo Session
Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS — Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development
09:00 am
Presentation on Conference Objectives
Hon. Jonathan Mueke, CBS — Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development
09:05 am
Remarks
H.E. Mutahi Kahiga, EGH (Host Governor) · Hon. Sen. Wafula, CBS (Chair, Senate Agriculture Committee) · Hon. Dr. John Mutunga, CBS (Chair, National Assembly Departmental Committee on Agriculture & Livestock)
09:45 am
Remarks — Chair, Council of Governors
H.E. Ahmed Abdullahi, EGH — Governor of Wajir County
10:00 am
Keynote Address & Official Opening of the Conference
Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, EGH — Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
10:00 am
Session 1: The Future of Livestock — Keynote: Innovating for Tomorrow
Transforming Kenya's Livestock Sector through Sustainable Practices, Advanced Technologies & Resilient Production Systems — Prof. Abdi Guliye, EBS
10:20 am
Video Presentation & Panel: Linking Policy to Production
Dr. Christopher Wanga, OGW · Prof. Abdi Guliye, EBS · Prof. Ruth Kiraka (Strathmore University) · Ms. Farayi Zimudzi (FAO) · Dr. Caroline Karugu, CBS (PS, State Department for ASALs) · H.E. Gov. Nathif Jama Adam, EGH (Garissa County)
11:15 am
Health Break
11:20 am
Session 2: Livestock Production, Feed, Genetics, Animal Disease Control & Traceability
Keynotes: Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS (PS Public Health) · Dr. Neo Mapitse, WOAH Sub-Regional Representative for Eastern Africa
11:45 am
Video Presentation & Panel: Unlocking the Meat Sector's Potential
Synergising production, animal health, genetics, feeds & traceability — Chair: Dr. Neo Mapitse, WOAH
11:55 am
A) Animal Health Panel
Dr. Neo Mapitse (Chair) · Dr. Mwangi King'ori (CDVS Caucus) · Dr. Alex Sabuni (CEO, KEVEVAPI) · President, Kenya Veterinary Association · Mary Muthoni Muriuki, CBS · Dr. Sabenzia Wekesa (DVS)
12:55 pm
ANITRAC Presentation
Dr. Sabenzia Wekesa (Directorate of Veterinary Services) · Dr. Tony Githinji, ANITRAC — STL Technologies
1:15 pm
Launch of ANITRAC
Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, EGH — Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
1:30 pm
Lunch Break
2:05 pm
B) Animal Genetics Panel
Dr. Bernadette Misoi (CEO, KAGRC — Chair) · Dr. Obai Khalifa (Gates Foundation) · Prof. Appolinaire Djikeng (DG, ILRI) · Cleophas Wahome (Kenya Dopper Breeders Assoc.) · Susan Seron (Kenya Livestock Breeders Assoc.) · Justine Heath (Ol Pejeta Conservancy)
2:45 pm
C) Animal Feeds Panel
Bishar Elmi, Director of Livestock Production (Chair) · Dr. Patrick Ketiem (DG, KALRO) · Paul Kamau (CEO, AKEFEMA) · Wiehan Visagie (MD, De Heus) · Eastern Green & Livestock Ltd · UNGA Feeds · Isinya Feeds · National Biosafety Authority
3:00 pm
Session 3: Meat Production, Processing & Value Addition — Keynote
Building Competitive Meat Enterprises in Kenya — Felisters Gitau, CEO, Farmers Choice
3:25 pm
Video Presentation & Panel: Growth of Meat Processing & Value Addition
Felisters Gitau (Chair) · Imitiaz Velji (CEO, Quality Meat Packers) · Timothy Mulwa (COO, Kenchic) · Bonaya Bakata (CEO, NEEMA) · PS Alex Wachira, CBS · Grace Muigai (Dagoretti Slaughterhouses)
4:30 pm
Keynote: Recap & Closing — Improving Productivity of the Beef Sector
Dr. Samuel Kareithi, Country Director, Gatsby Africa
4:45 pm
Cocktail & BBQ
Courtesy of Choice Meats and Farmers Choice
08:00 am
Arrival, Registration of Guests & Breakfast
Secretariat
08:30 am
Recap of Day 1
Audio-visual highlights from the previous day
08:35 am
Keynote: Opening Remarks for Day 2
Dr. Paul Ronoh, CBS — Principal Secretary, State Department for Agriculture
08:40 am
Meat Route-to-Market Strategy Presentation
Jacopo Tacconi — Lead Consultant, AESA
08:40 am
Session 4: Meat Marketing & Branding — Keynote
Driving Kenya's Meat Export Growth — Amb. Alfred K'Ombudo, CBS, Presidential Senior Advisor on Trade & Commercial Diplomacy
08:55 am
Video Presentation: Market Access to Market Preference
Trade Facilitation and Branding of Kenya's Meat Exports
09:00 am
A) Meat Marketing & Logistics Panel
Positioning Kenya as a global meat export hub — Adenur Dajir (Chair, KEMLEIC) · Floice Mukabana (CEO, KEPROBA) · Dr. Richard Kyuma (CEO, NLDPS) · Fredrick Aloo (CEO, KIFWA) · KK Mutai (CEO, KNCCI) · Dr. Bimal Kantaria (ASNET / KEPSA)
09:00 am
Keynote: Transforming Livestock into Wealth
Financing the Next Frontier of African Growth — Dr. James Mwangi, CBS
09:45 am
B) Unlocking Livestock Sector Financing Panel
Dr. James Mwangi, CBS (Chair, Equity Group Holdings) · Norah Ratemo (CEO, Kenya Development Corp.) · Dr. Qimiao Fan (World Bank) · Hope Murera (CEO, ZepRe) · Omon Ukpoma-Olaiya (UNCDF) · George Kubai (CEO, AFC) · Bodo Immink (Country Director, GIZ)
09:45 am
Keynotes: Harnessing Digital Innovation & Technology in Livestock
Eng. John Tanui, CBS (PS ICT & Digital Economy) · Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CBS (CEO, Safaricom)
10:30 am
Livestock Technologies Enabling a Thriving Livestock Market — Panel
Eng. John Tanui, CBS · Dr. Peter Ndegwa, CBS · Betty Cheroigin (CEO, KADIC) · Dr. Mathew Muturi (Animal Health Intelligence Centre) · Penina Wanja (CEO, DigiCow) · Maria Mutua (FLOKR Livestock Marketplace)
11:15 am
Youth in Livestock — Opportunities in the Meat Value Chain
Arch. Peter Kabuiku (CEO, Noka Foods) · Hon. Majala Mlagui (Chair, Mgeno Ranch & Conservancy) · Dr. Samuel G. Mugo (Principal, AHITI Kabete)
11:40 am
Adoption of the Way Forward & Communiqué for the Cabinet Secretary
Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development
12:00 pm
Release of Communiqué & Closure of the Conference
Cabinet Secretary, Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development
Why K-MEAT 2026
A National Platform for Sector Revitalisation
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Economic Pillar
Kenya's livestock sector anchors rural livelihoods, food systems and national GDP — a major driver of economic resilience.
02
Export & Industrial Growth
A strong opportunity exists to scale exports and accelerate industrialisation across the entire meat value chain.
03
Global Demand Shift
Global buyers increasingly demand quality, fully traceable meat — opening premium markets for compliant Kenyan producers.
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Coordinated Action
A unified public–private response is needed to convert Kenya's livestock potential into measurable national value by 2030.
Flagship Launch at KMeat 2026
Introducing ANITRAC
Kenya's national Animal Identification & Traceability System — from farm to fork, a single verifiable digital trail for every animal entering the Kenyan meat value chain.
01 Foundation for export competitiveness
02 Supports disease surveillance & response
03 Enables access to premium global markets
04 Improves food safety & consumer confidence
05 Modernises livestock sector management
Animal Identification
& Traceability System
& Traceability System
Investment Landscape
Priority Investment Areas
Identified opportunities across the Kenyan meat value chain attracting public and private capital.
Feedlots
Processing
Leather
Logistics
Cold Chain
Genetics
Animal Health
Fodder & Feeds
Registration Closed
Who Attends
Who's In The Room
National Government
County Governments
Development Partners
Meat Processors
Exporters
Financial Institutions
Technology Companies
Ranchers & Co-operatives