Agriculture · Full-time
Official sourceLivestock Production Officer
NakuruMid level · Not stated2 posts openCloses Thursday, 29 October 2026, 23:59 EATChecked 9 Oct 2026
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About this role
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Role overview
The County Government of Nakuru is hiring a Livestock Production Officer for a full-time, permanent position based in Nakuru. This role suits candidates with a bachelor's degree in relevant agricultural or animal science fields and experience in livestock production and management.
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What you will do
- Prepare technical information on livestock.
- Provide technical advice on animal production, livestock marketing, range management, apiculture, and ranching.
- Promote economic livestock farming.
- Organize extension activities such as field days, agricultural shows, field demonstrations, farmer field schools, and farm visits.
- Participate in collaborative research activities.
- Disseminate livestock production technologies including livestock housing construction, milk production, pasture and fodder production and conservation, farm planning, gross margin analysis, and on-farm feed formulation.
- Implement livestock production programmes and projects covering various animals and related activities.
- Capture, maintain, and store livestock data.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Animal Science, Animal Production, Agriculture, Apiculture, Food Science and Technology, Agribusiness, Range Management, Natural Resource Management, Livestock/Agricultural Economics, Dairy Technology, or Agricultural Education and Extension from a recognised institution.
- Certificate in computer applications from a recognised institution.
Benefits
The salary range is KES 41,420 to 57,230. The position is permanent and pensionable.
How to apply
Apply through the employer's official contact by the closing date of Thursday, 29 October 2026.
Salary disclosed: KES 41,420 - 57,230