P.O Box 450, Eldoret Kenya
Mon - Fri : 08.00 AM - 05.00 PM
0707582725
National Veterinary Laboratory- Eldoret- Covers 10 counties
1 Bungoma county
2. Busia county
3. Elgeyo Marakwet county
4. Kakamega county
5. Trans Nzoia county
6. Nandi county
7. Turkana county
8. Uasin Gishu county
9. Vihiga county, and
10. West Pokot county
MAIN LABORATORY ACTIVITIES INCLUDES
Disease diagnosis: various laboratory sections
1. Disease and outbreak investigations
2. Active surveillance in case of transboundary diseases out break and notifiable disease
3. Passive surveillance in our daily samples analysis. e.g. post-mortem
4. Farmer/pastoralist outreach
5. Industrial attachment for students
Activities at the Laboratory

The essays / tests carried out

Microbiology
1. Bacterial culture
2. Isolation
3. Identification
4. Sensitivity and
5 -AFZN staining for Johne's’ diseases
Serology-
1 RBPT
2.MRT
Pathology – Post mortem
Helminthology – Sedimentation and Floatation

The Laboratory Mandate

MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES
SERVICE DELIVERY CHARTER

The Ministry is committed to providing efficient and environmentally-friendly services to ensure sustainable and prosperous agriculture, livestock & fisheries sub-sectors.

Serial No. Service Offered Client Requirement Charges in (KSh) Timelines
1. Customer Care Nil Free Three (3) minutes of arrival
(a) Visitors' reception
(b) Telephone calls Nil Free Attended to within three rings
(c) Correspondence
1. Letters Nil Free Replied within 14 days from date of receipt. • Acknowledged within two days • Requested action to be taken within 14 days
2. Email
(d) Technical correspondence Nil Free Replied within 21 days of receipt of the enquiry.
(e) Physical appearance
2. Issuance of Licenses, permits and certificates Adherence to application conditions 0.50 to 5,000 A maximum of 7 days
3. Provision of information on Agricultural sector credits, outputs/inputs and statistics Formal request Free A maximum of 3 days
4. Provision of Agricultural sector information, education and communication Formal request Free A maximum of 7 days
5. Provision of information on training opportunities and procedures Formal request Free 1 month to deadline of application
6. Issuance of course approval Application Free 1 month before course commence
7. Provision of attachments, internship and apprenticeship Formal request Free One month
8. Disbursement of AIEs to stations & projects None Free By 15 day of the start of quarter
9. Payment of Imprent & claim workers Attach relevant documents Free 7 days
10. Procurement of goods and services Attach relevant documents Free Depends on the nature of goods and services as per procurement regulations
11. Regular Ministry website content update Web visit and feedback Free Weekly
12. Development of policy legislation, guidelines for implementation of agricultural sector programmes On demand Free As need arises
13. Verification & recommendation of VAT and Custom Duty Exemptions/Waivers Formal request Free 2 days
14. Monitoring and coordination of management of pests and disease outbreaks Relevant/pertinent information Free One (1) week
15. Capacity building on cross-cutting practices by HIV/AIDS, gender, environment issues, NGOs and substance abuse On demand Free One day to one month
16. Packaging and linking Agriculture Sector Statements with information on research and other service providers On demand Free One day to two months
17. Provision of laboratory service Sample 0-1000 7 days