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Branding of Stock (Dominant Letters) Order, 2006 (L.N. No. 129 of 2006)

Made 2006 · Text as of 2026-10-01

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Language
English
Kind
Regulation
Country
Kenya
Subjects
Livestock
Keywords
animal production, ownership, marking/identification

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  1. LEGAL NOTICE No. 129 THE BRANDING OF STOCK ACT (Cap. 357) IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by section 23 of the Branding of Stock Act, the Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development, makes the following regulations:— THE BRANDING OF STOCK ACT (DOMINANT LETTERS) ORDER, 2006 1. This Order may be cited as the Branding of Stock (Dominant Letters) Order, 2006. 2. The Second Schedule of the Branding of Stock Act is amended by deleting the Schedule and substituting the following new Schedule therefor: SECOND SCHEDULE District or Sub-District Denoted Dominant Brand, Letters or Mark Nairobi …………………………………………… Kiambu …………………………………………… Kirinyaga …………………………………………… Maragua …………………………………………… Muranga …………………………………………… Nyandarua …………………………………………… Nyeri …………………………………………… Thika …………………………………………… Bondo…………………………………………… Gucha …………………………………………… Homa Bay …………………………………………… Kisii …………………………………………… Kisumu …………………………………………… Kuria …………………………………………… Migori …………………………………………… Nyamira …………………………………………… Nyando …………………………………………… Rachuonyo …………………………………………… Siaya …………………………………………… Suba …………………………………………… Baringo …………………………………………… East Pokot …………………………………………… Bomet …………………………………………… Buret …………………………………………… Kajiado …………………………………………… Keiyo …………………………………………… Kericho …………………………………………… Koibatek …………………………………………… Laikipia …………………………………………… Marakwet …………………………………………… Nakuru …………………………………………… Nandi North …………………………………………… Nandi South …………………………………………… Narok …………………………………………… Samburu …………………………………………… Trans Mara …………………………………………… Trans Nzoia …………………………………………… Turkana …………………………………………… Uasin Gishu …………………………………………… West Pokot …………………………………………… Garissa …………………………………………… Ijara…………………………………………… Mandera …………………………………………… Wajir …………………………………………… Kilifi …………………………………………… Kwale …………………………………………… Lamu …………………………………………… Malindi …………………………………………… Mombasa …………………………………………… Taita Taveta …………………………………………… Tana River …………………………………………… Embu …………………………………………… Isiolo …………………………………………… Kitui …………………………………………… Machakos …………………………………………… Makueni …………………………………………… Marsabit …………………………………………… Mbeere …………………………………………… Meru Central …………………………………………… Meru North …………………………………………… Meru South …………………………………………… Moyale …………………………………………… Mwingi …………………………………………… Tharaka …………………………………………… Bungoma …………………………………………… Busia …………………………………………… Butere/Mumias …………………………………………… Kakamega…………………………………………… Lugari …………………………………………… Mount Elgon …………………………………………… Teso …………………………………………… Vihiga …………………………………………… Note: The letters 0 and I are permanently reserved (to he used exclusively as numerals). The letter D is reserved for Government departments generally and the letter N is reserved for Veterinary Department with regard to innoculation for Rinderpest. Letter K will be used in all brands to denote "Kenya". Made on the 12th July, 2006. J. K. MUNYAO, Minister for Livestock and Fisheries Development.

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