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Steps (2)

Obtain export permit for meat and meat products (VS28) (2)

1 Apply and pay for export permit (VS28)

★ Pay for export permit (for payments made via the bank) Optional

2 Obtain export permit (VS28)

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Apply and pay for export permit (VS28)
(last modified: 16/03/2022)

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Costs

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Timeframe ( see details )

KES 1100

0 mn - 0 mn

Where to go?

Entity in charge

Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)

Tel: Tel: +254 (20)4 965 000 / 0709 950 000
Website: https://www.kentrade.go.ke/

What do I get?

KESWS submission notification

Submitted export permit for meat and meat products (VS28)

What are the requirements?

Unique consignment reference (UCR) number
The trader is required to indicate the UCR number during application for the permit.

Veterinary health certificate (copy)
From the export slaughterhouse.

Invoice (copy)

Cost KES 1,100

KES

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For all permits
KES 1,000 For processing fees.
Additionally, for payments made via MPESA on the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP)
KES 100 Mobile money processing fee.

Payment methods: mobile money platform, electronic money transfer

For electronic payments, the applicant will be redirected to the National Payment Gateway (NPG) page where they either select MPESA or payment via card.
For MPESA payments, applicants will be prompted to input their phone number after which they will receive a prompt on their phone and the payment is processed.
For card payments, the applicants will be required to provide their debit card details, and the amount will be deducted. The status will then be updated in the system.
A processing fee of KES 100 will charged for payments made via MPESA.

Time frame

Attention at counter: Min. 10mn - Max. 20mn

Legal justification

Meat Control ACT Cap 356

Additional information

The applicant must have user credentials to access the Trade Facilitation Platform (TFP). For more information on how to train and register with the TFP, click here. The exporter is required to be familiar with the current requirements in the destination country with regard to information such as notifications and bans. This information can be obtained form the competent Veterinary Authority in the Country of destination.

Who certified this information ?

Dr. Nicholas AYORE, Head, Veterinary Public Health Division , 17/05/2018

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Entity in charge

Kenya Trade Network Agency (KenTrade)

P.O. Box 00200-36943, Longonot Road, Upper Hill, Embankment Plaza, Nairobi
Tel: +254 204 965 000 / +254 709 950 000
Email: contactcentre@kentrade.go.ke, complaints@kentrade.go.ke
Website: kentrade.go.ke
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