Also known as: KVA
Professional association that advocates for increased government investment in veterinary services and livestock health protection in Kenya.
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… Kenya Veterinary Association President Kelvin Osore has cautioned the government against authorising imports of layer chicks from countries affected by avian influenza, particularly South Africa, where outbreaks were reported in July. …
Poultry farmers raise alarm over proposed chick imports amid bird flu fearsCitizen Digital
KVA calls for increased investment in livestock health By Vincent Anguche September 22, 2026 01:20 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) officials address the press on Novem …
KVA calls for increased investment in livestock healthCitizen Digital
… r food value chain as AgroFood Expo opens in Nairobi By Vincent Anguche August 22, 2026 02:18 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The event, jointly hosted by MXM Exhibitors and the Kenya Veterinary Association …
Farmers, vets call for stronger food value chain as AgroFood Expo opens in NairobiCitizen Digital
Kenya Veterinary Association calls for urgent action to shield livestock from El Niño By Citizen Reporter August 11, 2026 12:10 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) Preside …
Kenya Veterinary Association calls for urgent action to shield livestock from El NiñoCitizen Digital
Kenya Veterinary Association demands probe into cyanide deaths of 15 Amboseli elephants By Vincent Anguche August 06, 2026 07:43 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) offici …
Kenya Veterinary Association demands probe into cyanide deaths of 15 Amboseli elephantsCapital News
… Jointly organized by Dubai-based MXM Exhibitors, the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) and the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya (IOPPK), the expo comes as Kenya pushes to modernize agriculture, expand value addition and improve food security through technology adoption …
Nairobi AgroFood expo to connect Kenyan firms with global investorsCitizen Digital
… uly 29, 2026 04:13 (EAT) Add as a Preferred Source on Google Follow us Follow on Whatsapp Follow on Google Follow on Twitter The three-day exhibition, scheduled for August 20-22, is being organised by Dubai-based MXM Exhibitors in partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Association …
Nairobi set to host global agribusiness expoThe Standard
… With millions of Kenyans depending on livestock for income and food, industry players say improved animal health systems could translate into higher productivity, safer products and stronger export opportunities.Kenya Veterinary Association Honorary Secretary Carol Khaemba said h …
Kenya wins bid to host World Veterinary Congress, set to boost livestock economyCitizen Digital
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Kenya wins bid to host first-ever World Veterinary Congress in AfricaCapital News
… Speaking on the sidelines of the Kenya Veterinary Association (KVA) Annual Golf Tournament, veterinary experts urged the government to strengthen enforcement of existing laws, saying illegal veterinary practice has created significant risks across the livestock value chain. …
Quacks, misuse of animal drugs threaten food security – vetsKenyan poultry farmers have raised concerns over plans to import day-old layer chicks from countries affected by avian influenza, warning that allowing imports from high-risk countries could expose Kenya to the highly contagious bird disease and potentially devastate poultry production and drive up egg prices.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenyan poultry farmers have raised concerns over plans to import day-old layer chicks from countries affected by avian influenza, warning that allowing imports from high-risk countries could expose Kenya to the highly contagious bird disease and potentially devastate poultry production and drive up egg prices.
13 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Veterinary Association has called for increased government investment in veterinary services, citing inadequate funding and workforce challenges as threats to livestock productivity and disease control. The association also flagged devolution-related delivery challenges, salary disparities, and constraints from poor feed access and climate pressures.
22 September 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The 10th AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper Expo opened in Nairobi on August 20, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors and trade visitors from over 60 countries. Farmers, veterinarians and agribusiness players are calling for stronger collaboration across Kenya's food value chain.
22 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Veterinary Association has called for accelerated preparedness measures to protect livestock from El Niño conditions expected to persist through 2026 and into early 2027, warning that the weather could increase disease outbreaks, animal deaths, infrastructure damage, and disruption of value chains affecting millions of pastoralists and farmers.
11 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Kenya Veterinary Association has called for a multi-agency investigation into the suspected cyanide poisoning that killed 15 elephants in the Amboseli ecosystem between June 24 and July 24. The association warns the incident poses a serious public health risk if contaminated produce entered the food supply, with preliminary tests by the Kenya Wildlife Service detecting highly toxic cyanide in the carcasses and linking the deaths to elephants feeding on pesticide-sprayed tomatoes in Kimana Sanctuary and Kuku Group Ranch.
6 August 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Nairobi will host the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026 on August 20–22, bringing together more than 200 exhibitors from over 60 countries to showcase innovations, build partnerships, and explore markets across East Africa. Organizers say the expo aims to accelerate technology transfer, attract investment, and strengthen Kenya's position as a regional hub for agribusiness, food processing, and manufacturing.
29 July 2026 · Capital News →
Nairobi will host the 10th International Trade Expo AgroFood-Plastpack-Paper 2026, a three-day exhibition scheduled for August 20-22 featuring more than 200 exhibitors from over 60 countries in agriculture, food processing, packaging and manufacturing. The event is organised by Dubai-based MXM Exhibitors in partnership with the Kenya Veterinary Association and the Institute of Packaging Professionals Kenya.
29 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Kenya has secured the right to host the World Veterinary Association Congress in 2028, becoming the first African country to host the event. The move is expected to bring over 2,000 delegates and boost investment, tourism, and confidence in Kenya's animal products, while a Kenyan veterinary surgeon also received an award for veterinary medicines stewardship.
26 July 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya has won the bid to host the 2028 World Veterinary Association Congress, the first held in Africa. The event is expected to bring together more than 2,000 veterinarians, researchers, policymakers and industry leaders, boosting Kenya's tourism and hospitality sectors while showcasing the country's advances in livestock health, food safety and disease control.
21 July 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Veterinarians warn that unqualified animal health practitioners and misuse of veterinary medicines are undermining food safety and public health, and compromising Kenya's livestock export ambitions. Kenya Veterinary Association officials say existing laws are sufficient but weak enforcement exposes consumers to unsafe animal products, and urge stronger collaboration between regulators, county governments, and law enforcement.
19 July 2026 · Capital News →
Kenya's livestock sector faces growing threats from low vaccination coverage, with rates for livestock and ruminants between 6 and 20 per cent nationwide, leaving animals vulnerable to diseases such as Foot and Mouth Disease and blocking access to export markets. The Kenya Veterinary Association warned that inadequate vaccine access, weak veterinary systems, and shortages of veterinary surgeons in pastoral regions are undermining animal health across the country.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →