Parliament Examines Livestock Bill 2026 Proposing Eight Regulatory Bodies

Parliamentary Scrutiny Underway

The Agriculture and Livestock Committee has commenced consideration of the Livestock Bill, 2026 ^S1. The legislative review marks a major regulatory step for Kenya's agricultural sector, focusing on institutional frameworks governing livestock production and trade ^S1.

Eight Proposed Institutions

At the core of the proposed legislation is the creation of eight separate institutions ^S1. These entities are designed to streamline oversight across the country's livestock sector ^S1.

According to the bill, the primary roles of these eight institutions will involve three main functions:

• Regulation: Setting and enforcing operational standards across livestock activities ^S1.
• Promotion: Driving growth, market development, and adoption within the sector ^S1.
• Support: Offering institutional support mechanisms to strengthen value chains ^S1.

Institutional Oversight of Value Chains

By establishing dedicated regulatory and promotional bodies, the Livestock Bill, 2026 targets systemic support across all stages of livestock value chains ^S1. The legislative committee will continue to examine the bill's provisions before it moves further through the parliamentary process ^S1.