The Kenya Veterinary Board (KVB) has announced that it will carry out a detailed compliance inspection in 10 counties starting this month.
This initiative is aimed at ensuring that veterinary professionals and facilities are operating according to legal and professional standards.
In an official statement, KVB revealed that the exercise will take place from Monday, May 12 to Friday, May 23, 2025, and will involve two separate teams assigned to different regions.
According to the board, Team One will visit and inspect facilities in the counties of Kisii, Nyamira, Migori, Homa Bay, Siaya, and Kisumu, while Team Two will cover Embu, Kirinyaga, Murang’a, Meru, and Nyeri counties.
“The Kenya Veterinary Board will be conducting a veterinary practice compliance assessment from May 12 to May 23, 2025. This will be done in selected counties by two different teams,” the board confirmed.
During this period, all veterinary professionals operating in the mentioned counties will be expected to present the following up-to-date documents:
- A valid 2025 practice licence
- A retention card
- A Veterinary Medicines Directorate (VMD) licence
In addition to these documents, KVB emphasized that every veterinary facility must have:
- A lockable cabinet designated for storing prescription-only medicines
- A proper prescription file to keep track of medical records and drug use
“All practitioners are kindly advised to ensure they are fully compliant before the inspection begins to avoid any unnecessary disruption.
All required payments should be made through the E-citizen platform, as outlined on our official website,” the board advised.
This announcement follows a warning issued by the KVB on Tuesday, April 22, cautioning both veterinary employers and the general public against the hiring or engagement of unlicensed veterinary personnel.
The board reminded stakeholders that hiring individuals who are not properly licensed is a criminal offence.
As per KVB regulations, any employer found guilty of employing an unlicensed veterinary doctor or paraprofessional risks facing serious legal consequences.
This could include a fine of up to Ksh100,000, a minimum one-year prison sentence, or even both penalties.
The board also warned individuals against illegally practicing veterinary medicine, emphasizing that it is against the law to pose or present oneself as a veterinary professional without proper registration and licensing from the government.
“Any person whose name does not appear in the official register after March 31 every year will be regarded as unregistered, in accordance with the Veterinary Surgeons and Veterinary Paraprofessionals Act,” the board stated.
KVB concluded by saying:
“No one is allowed to act or present themselves, either directly or indirectly, as a veterinary surgeon or veterinary paraprofessional, or to seek employment as such, unless they are officially registered and licensed by the Kenya Veterinary Board.”
This nationwide crackdown is part of KVB’s broader effort to promote ethical practices, enhance public safety, and uphold the standards of veterinary medicine in Kenya.
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