Butchery Licence Fees & Charges

A Butchery Licence is a specialised permit required for all businesses engaged in the slaughter, processing, and retail sale of meat. It is issued jointly by the county government and, where applicable, the Kenya Meat Commission (KMC) or the Kenya Veterinary Board. Butcheries are subject to rigorous inspection of hygiene standards, refrigeration facilities, and meat sourcing documentation. Issuing Authority: County Veterinary / Public Health Department

Butchery Category	Annual Licence Fee (KES)
Small retail butchery	5,000 – 15,000
Medium butchery with cold storage	15,000 – 35,000
Large butchery / meat wholesale	35,000 – 80,000
Slaughterhouse / abattoir (county-level)	50,000 – 200,000
Poultry processing unit	10,000 – 30,000
Fish mongering premises	5,000 – 15,000
Meat transport vehicle permit	3,000 – 8,000
Veterinary inspection fee (per carcass)	50 – 200

All meat sold must be sourced from licensed abattoirs and accompanied by valid movement permits. Butcheries that fail health inspections risk immediate closure and prosecution under the Public Health Act.

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