Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe is urging Kenya to significantly boost its Sh397 billion meat industry through value addition and enhanced processing to tap into premium export markets.

• Kenya's meat industry is valued at Sh397 billion, with 613,627 tonnes produced in 2024.
• The call was made by Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe during the opening of the Kenya Meat Expo 2026.
• The CS stressed the importance of shifting from exporting live animals to processed meat products to retain jobs and increase farmer income, highlighting the need for improved quality, hygiene, and traceability through systems like ANITRAC.