The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) will launch a rigorous compliance assessment of veterinary practices across 10 counties from May 12 to May 23, 2025, as part of its efforts to enforce professional standards and protect animal welfare.
KVB said the operation will be done by two teams working separately to ensure that veterinary clinics and professionals follow the law and meet the required standards.
One team will visit Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Kisumu counties, while the other will cover Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Meru, and Nyeri on subsequent days.
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All veterinary practitioners in these places must show a valid 2025 practice licence, a retention card, and a Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) licence. They also need to prove that they store medicine safely, with things like a lockable cabinet for prescription-only drugs and a file for prescriptions.
“All practitioners are urged to comply promptly to avoid disruptions,” said KVB. They also reminded everyone that licence payments should be made through the government’s E-citizen platform. Contact details were shared for anyone who has questions.
This check follows a stern warning issued on April 22 against hiring unlicensed veterinary doctors or paraprofessionals. Under Kenya’s Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act, employers face fines of up to Ksh100,000, imprisonment for at least one year, or both for non-compliance.
The KVB also cautioned the public against practising without registration, noting that anyone not listed in the official register after March 31 each year is considered unregistered.
The assessment is expected to conclude within three weeks, with the potential for expansion to other counties based on initial findings.
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