Ministry ranked, as the most Improved in 2009/2010 Performance Contract.

The Ministry  climbed 31 places in the performance rankings of Government Ministries from position 43 in the 2008/2009 to position 12 in 2009/2010 Financial Year,becoming the Ministry that recorded the biggest improvement. The excellent performance was largely attributed to the Leather Sector where value addition was most successful among others. Commissioning of Three Mini-Leather Processing Units The Ministry Commissioned the construction of Three Mini-Leather Processing Units at Bungoma Kanduyi on 14th June 2011, Wajir Bunna on 20th June 2011 and Garrisa. During the function, Permanent Secretary, Mr. Kenneth Lusaka CBS, said that the units are being set up with an aim to revitalize the troubled leather industry in Kenya. The tannery would facilitate the livestock farmers from North Rift region and Western province, who are now selling away their livestock at cheaper prices.