This guide provides a complete overview of institutions approved to offer Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health courses in Kenya. The Kenya Veterinary Board is the national regulatory body responsible for overseeing veterinary practice and ensuring that training institutions meet the required academic and professional standards. One of its primary functions is to accredit universities and colleges that train veterinary surgeons and animal health professionals.
The following institutions have been officially approved to offer Veterinary Medicine and Animal Health programs across various academic levels.
University of Nairobi offers the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine. Egerton University provides the Bachelor of Veterinary Medicine and Surgery, Bachelor of Science in Animal Health Management and the Diploma in Animal Health and Production. Mt. Kenya University offers the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production, the Diploma in Animal Health and Production and the Certificate in Animal Health and Production.
Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health, Production and Processing. Chuka University provides both Diploma and Certificate programs in Animal Health and Production. Mt Kenya University’s Nakuru campus also offers Diploma and Certificate training in Animal Health and Production.
Baraton College trains students through the Diploma and Certificate in Animal Health and Production. Kenya YMCA College of Agriculture and Technology offers the Certificate in Animal Health and Production. AHITI Kabete provides the Diploma in Animal Health and Production, the Diploma in Animal Health and Range Management and the Certificate in Animal Health and Production.
AHITI Ndomba offers the Diploma and Certificate in Animal Health and Production, while AHITI Nyahururu provides the same two courses. Kenyatta University offers the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production. Pwani University College provides the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production and the Diploma in Animal Health and Production.
Kisii University offers the Diploma and Certificate in Animal Health and Production. Kisii National Polytechnic provides the same two qualifications. Meru University of Science and Technology offers the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production. Bukura Agricultural College provides the Diploma in Animal Health and Production.
Livestock Training Institute – Wajir (GRIFTU) offers the Certificate in Animal Health and Production, while Maasai Mara University trains students in the Bachelor of Science in Animal Health and Production. Eldoret Technical Training Institute offers the Certificate in Animal Health and Production.
For inquiries, the Kenya Veterinary Board can be reached through +254 722 305 253 or +254 701 581 718, and by email at [email protected].
