Meat Transport Permit Fees / Charges, Kenya

A Meat Transport Permit is required by any person who transports meat or meat products from a slaughterhouse to a retail outlet, butchery, hotel, restaurant, or processing facility in Kenya. The permit is issued by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Meat Control Act (Cap 356). It certifies that the meat being transported originates from a licensed slaughterhouse, has been inspected and passed as fit for human consumption, and is being handled hygienically during transit. The permit is issued per consignment and must accompany the meat throughout transit. Transport vehicles carrying meat must meet DVS hygiene standards and, for larger quantities, should be refrigerated or appropriately insulated.

Meat Transport Permit Fees

Fee Component	Amount (KES)
Permit Fee (per consignment)	As prescribed by DVS
Application	Through county DVS office

Meat Import and Export Fees (DVS — Legal Notice No. 166 of 2021)

Item	Fee (KES)
Import Permit — Meat and Meat Products (per consignment)	3,000
Export Health Certificate — Meat and Meat Products (per consignment)	2,000

All persons transporting meat are required to ensure the meat is covered and protected from contamination. DVS officers at checkpoints can demand to see the permit and inspect the consignment. Operating without a valid meat transport permit is an offence under the Meat Control Act. Contact: Directorate of Veterinary Services, Kangemi, Nairobi | Tel: +254 20 2718870

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