Slaughterhouse Registration Certificate Fees / Charges, Kenya

Any person or entity intending to operate a slaughterhouse in Kenya must obtain a Slaughterhouse Registration Certificate from the relevant authorities. Local (county) slaughterhouses fall under county government oversight, while export slaughterhouses are regulated by the national Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) under the Meat Control Act (Cap 356). Registration involves site approval, architectural plan approval, public health clearance, an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) Licence from NEMA, and inspection by DVS/county veterinary officers.

Slaughterhouse Registration Fees (National / Export Level)

Fee Component	Amount (KES)
Application / Registration Fee	Set by DVS / County
NEMA EIA Licence	Project-dependent
DVS Inspection and Approval Fee	Determined at application
Annual Renewal	As prescribed by DVS

Typical Supporting Costs

Item	Approximate Cost (KES)
Architectural Plan Approval	County-dependent
Public Health Clearance	County-dependent
NEMA Environmental Impact Assessment	Project-dependent
Annual Veterinary Oversight / Slaughter Fees (per head)	Set by DVS / county

Registration fees for slaughterhouses are prescribed under the Meat Control Act and associated regulations and vary based on throughput capacity and category. Applicants should contact the DVS or their county veterinary directorate for the applicable fee schedule. Contact: Directorate of Veterinary Services, Private Bag 00625, Kangemi, Nairobi | Tel: +254 20 2718870

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