The National Livestock Development and Promotion Service - NLDPS

28/08/2026

28/08/2026

🇰🇪 Kenya Meat Expo 2026: Driving Transformation Across the Meat Value Chain

The 5th Kenya Meat Expo & Conference 2026 brought together stakeholders from across Kenya's meat and livestock value chain at KICC, Nairobi, from 26–28 August 2026.

Held under the theme “Accelerating Sustainable Growth: Empowering the Next Generation in the Meat Value Chain,” the Expo highlighted opportunities to strengthen livestock production, aggregation, processing, value addition, traceability, cold-chain infrastructure, market access and meat exports.

For NLDPS, the discussions reinforced the importance of organising livestock producers and connecting them to structured markets through initiatives such as the Pastoralist Livestock Cooperative Model (PLCM).

A competitive Kenyan meat industry requires strong partnerships between government, producers, counties, private-sector investors and development partners.

Together, we can build a structured, competitive and commercially driven livestock economy that creates greater value for producers and strengthens Kenya's position in regional and global meat markets.

National Livestock Development and Promotion Service
Building a Sustainable and Competitive Livestock Economy

21/07/2026

HAPPENING NOW........ Boardroom, Kilimo House
Stakeholder Mobilization Meeting for the Kenya Meat Expo

The Chief Executive Officer of the NLDPS Dr. Richard Kyuma PhD, OGW is spearheading a meeting to bring together key partners who could support the successful organization of the upcoming Kenya Meat Expo through resource mobilization and strategic collaboration. Stakeholders present include: State Department for Livestock Development. Veterinary Medicines Directorate KENYA veterinary BOARD Directorate of Veterinary Services - DVS Kenya Nation Media Group Safaricom PLC KCB Group Absa Bank Kenya Farmer's

17/07/2026

SAMBURU | MARALAL 🤝

The National Livestock Development and Promotion Service - NLDPS Board Directors Hon Alois Lentoimaga, Mr. Chris Erukudi, and Mr. Andrew Njogu led a courtesy call to the Samburu County County Commissioner Mr Keter.

They were joined by representatives from the State Department of Cooperatives , The Co-operative University of Kenya Strathmore University and NLDPS staff to discuss the rollout of PLCM in ASAL counties.

Discussions focused on pilot counties, capacity building, and county support Technical teams have already begun engagements, and counties that demonstrate readiness will be prioritized.

Mr. Peter Kibata, County Official noted:
_“We have many livestock, but we now need to move from simply keeping livestock to doing business with livestock.”_

County leaders pledged to mobilize communities through local structures to build strong, commercial cooperatives that create jobs and improve livelihoods.

16/07/2026

SAMBURU COUNTY TAKES A BOLD STEP TOWARDS TRANSFORMING THE PASTORAL LIVESTOCK ECONOMY THROUGH COOPERATIVES 📍Maralal

The National Livestock Development & Promotion Service (NLDPS), in collaboration with the State Department for Cooperatives, The Cooperative University of Kenya, and Strathmore University, today convened a high-level stakeholder forum at Umbrella Hotel, Maralal, Samburu County to advance the implementation of the Pastoral Livestock Cooperative Model (PLCM).

Led by Hon. Alois Lentoimaga, Board Director of NLDPS, the multi-agency team brought together leaders including Samburu County Secretary Mr. Wilson Lesuuda, NLDPS Board Directors Mr. Chris Erukudi and Mr. Andrew Njogu from The National Treasury, alongside officials from academia, county government, and key stakeholders.

In his keynote, Hon. Lentoimaga emphasized that while livestock remains the backbone of livelihoods in Kenya’s ASALs, pastoralists face challenges such as fragmented markets, weak producer organizations, limited access to finance, inadequate value addition, and climate shocks. He highlighted the PLCM as a transformative solution to organize pastoralists into strong, commercially viable cooperatives — improving governance, access to finance, markets, and value addition, while enabling producers to compete locally, regionally, and internationally.

The forum reaffirmed the shared commitment of NLDPS and partners to work closely with the County Government of Samburu and all stakeholders to implement the PLCM, unlock the immense potential of the livestock sector, strengthen pastoral livelihoods, create jobs, enhance food security, and contribute to Kenya’s sustainable economic growth.

Together, we are transforming livestock into wealth by empowering pastoral communities through strong, resilient, and market-driven cooperatives.

14/07/2026

Courtesy Call to the Marsabit County Secretary

The NLDPS team paid a courtesy call to the Marsabit County Secretary, Dr. Arero Halkano, at the County Headquarters to discuss the implementation of the Pastoral Livestock Cooperative Model (PLCM). During the meeting, the NLDPS Director, Mr. Andrew Njogu, underscored the importance of resource mobilization, emphasizing the need for stakeholders to work collaboratively in developing evidence-based, bankable proposals that can attract both government and development partner support. He noted that strong partnerships and innovative financing approaches are essential for accelerating the transformation of the pastoral livestock sector.

In his remarks, Dr. Arero Halkano reaffirmed the Marsabit County Government's commitment to supporting the PLCM, highlighting the county's readiness to strengthen collaboration with the National Government and development partners. He emphasized that the initiative presents a unique opportunity to build on previous investments, modernize livestock value chains, promote private sector participation, and improve the livelihoods of pastoral communities across Marsabit County through strategic resource allocation and coordinated implementation.

14/07/2026

The National Livestock Development and Promotion Service (NLDPS), led by Board Director Dr. Hassan Guyo Roba and Mr. Diyaad Hujale, NLDPS Cooperatives Technical Personnel, today paid a courtesy call to the Marsabit County Commissioner, Mr. Stanley Kamande, alongside the State Department for Cooperatives and key stakeholders implementing the Pastoral Livestock Cooperative Model (PLCM).

The delegation also included NLDPS Board Directors Ms. Justine Rakita and Mr. Andrew Njogu, who joined discussions aimed at strengthening partnerships to transform Marsabit's livestock sector through vibrant livestock cooperatives.

The meeting focused on improving market access, promoting value addition, and positioning Marsabit's renowned sheep and goats to meet both local and international market standards. Through the PLCM initiative, NLDPS is championing organized livestock aggregation, professional cooperative management, and stronger livestock value chains to improve pastoral livelihoods.

The County Commissioner welcomed the initiative and reaffirmed the National Government's commitment to working closely with NLDPS and its partners. He noted that the prevailing peace and enhanced security in Marsabit provide an enabling environment for investment and sustainable livestock development.

Together, we are building resilient livestock cooperatives, unlocking new market opportunities, and creating sustainable livelihoods for pastoral communities.

13/07/2026

Marsabit County | Strengthening Livestock Cooperatives for Sustainable Pastoral Development

The Marsabit Livestock and Cooperative Sector Stakeholders' Pastoral Livestock Cooperative Model (PLCM) Engagement Meeting commenced today at Paradise Inn, Marsabit County, bringing together national and county government officials, cooperative experts, academia, and livestock sector stakeholders to deliberate on strengthening livestock cooperatives as a catalyst for transforming the pastoral economy.

The meeting was officially opened by the Marsabit County Executive Committee Member (CECM) for Trade and Cooperatives, Hon. Jeremy Leadan, who underscored the importance of cooperative development in empowering pastoral communities, improving market access, and driving economic growth in the county.

Delivering the opening remarks, Dr. Roba Guyo, Board Director, National Livestock Development and Promotion Service (NLDPS), highlighted the historical evolution of Kenya's livestock sector and reaffirmed the Board's commitment to coordinating livestock development across the country. He emphasized two strategic priorities: developing a Pastoral Livestock Cooperative Model to organize producers for efficient production and marketing, and strengthening fodder production and conservation to enhance drought resilience and safeguard pastoral livelihoods.

Also present were NLDPS Board Directors Mr. Njogu and Ms. Rakita, Deputy Commissioners from the State Department for Cooperatives, Mr. Peter Wanjohi and Mr. Patrick Mutiria, Director of Planning Dr. Mary Karumba, Prof. Nyamongo and Prof. Obwoka from the Cooperative University of Kenya, Ms. Mercy Kinoti from Strathmore University, alongside the NLDPS technical team and other stakeholders committed to advancing Kenya's livestock and cooperative sectors.

Together, the stakeholders are laying the foundation for a practical and sustainable cooperative model that will strengthen livestock value chains, improve pastoral incomes, and accelerate socio-economic transformation across Kenya's ASAL counties.

09/07/2026

Day 2 | Kenya Meat Conference | Chaka Ranch, Nyeri

The National Livestock Development and Promotion Service (NLDPS) Ag: CEO Dr. Richard Kyuma; PHD OGW Calls for Stronger Livestock Market Regulation and Fairer Returns for Farmers

Speaking during Day 2 of the Kenya Meat Conference at Chaka Ranch, Nyeri, Dr. Richard Kyuma emphasized the need to strengthen Kenya's livestock marketing system by ensuring farmers receive a fair share of the value generated within the meat value chain. He noted that while intermediaries play an important role in all industries, better regulation and stronger cooperative structures are needed to prevent producers from receiving disproportionately low returns.

Dr. Kyuma also called for enhanced standards and regulatory frameworks to promote accountability, protect legitimate investors, and improve the competitiveness of Kenya's meat sector. He observed that ongoing efforts to strengthen regulation will help create a more structured, transparent, and sustainable livestock industry.

The session was graced by the Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Hon. Jonathan Mueke, who reaffirmed the Government's commitment to creating an enabling environment for a competitive and sustainable livestock sector..Also present were The NLDPS' Chairman Hon Mohammed Elmi and the Board director Ms Ubah Ibrahim

The high-level panel featured Kelvin Kai of the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (KEPROBA), Dr. Mushina Munyua, Mr. Adenur Dajir, Chairperson of KEMLIC, and Ms. Betty Kamau of KIFWA