About Us - Kennel Club Of Kenya

About Us

Kennel Club
Of Kenya

The E.A. Kennel Club is responsible for registering and maintaining pedigree records of dogs bred in East Africa. All pedigree dogs must have documented lineage, including information about their parents and grandparents.

If dogs are imported into the country, they must come with records from their country of origin.

The Kennel Club offers facilities at its offices located at the showground for the upkeep of pedigree records, including registration, transfer, and all necessary documentation. These services are vital for the existence of internationally recognized breeding and exhibition standards.

Our breeders across various regions of the country are registered with over 50 different dog breeds. These encompass popular ones such as German Shepherds, Labradors, Rottweilers, and Caucasian Shepherds, along with others like Shih Tzu, and many more. However, our services extend well beyond this diverse selection.

Our History

A Century of Canine Excellence

1919

EAKC Foundation

EAKC was established at a Dog Show in old Nairobi Racecourse, exhibited informally but after the Show, 13 enthusiasts decided to form an East Africa Kennel Club ‘For the purpose of Breeding and Exhibition of Thoroughbred Dogs’.
1919

Inaugural Commitee Meeting

Three days later, the inaugural Committee Meeting took place at the Norfolk Hotel, which remained the traditional venue for East Africa Kennel Club Annual General Meetings for the following 55 years.
1919

Officer Election

On December 3rd, 1919, the Committee adopted Local Rules and elected its Officers, with Mr. Greswold Williams assuming the role of the first Chairman.
1919 - 1920

Early Dog Shows

The initial shows took place at various venues, including the grounds of the Norfolk Hotel, the former Nairobi Racecourse (now only recognized by the name "Racecourse Road"), Jeevanjee Gardens, and the Polo Ground in Nakuru.
1921

Affiliation with The Kennel Club of London

The East Africa Kennel Club solidifies its international ties by establishing a formal affiliation with The Kennel Club in London.
1925

The Inaugural Championship Show

took place in Nairobi, where the Committee established an entry fee of Shs. 6/- per entry. A total of 75 dogs were entered, representing various breeds including 12 Cocker Spaniels, 10 Smooth Fox Terriers, 9 Alsatians, 8 Airedales, 8 Sealyhams, 7 Bull Terriers, 7 Pointers, 6 Greyhounds, 1 Wire Fox Terrier, 1 Springer Spaniel, 1 Great Dane, and 1 Scottish Terrier.
1926

AGM

At the next Annual General Meeting, it was proposed to invite international judges for future Championship Shows due to challenges in appointing local judges for the small canine community.
1950

First International Judge

For its Championship Show, EAKC extended a warm welcome to its inaugural overseas judge, Mr. Alex Dalzell from Ireland.
1952

Showground Acquisition

Solidifying its enduring partnership with the Agricultural Society, the Club secured its permanent Showground within the Society’s premises in Jamhuri Park, located a few miles away from Nairobi City Center.
1954

Showground Development

Construction was finalized at the EAKC Showground, encompassing essential facilities such as a Gate-House, Veterinary Inspection Buildings, Restaurant and Bar, Official’s Pavilion, EAKC Office, Staff Quarters, and Stores, along with rows of covered benching. This layout has remained largely unchanged over time.
1954 -2023

Dog Shows Legacy

Over 300 Dog Shows, including All Breed and specialized Club Shows like the German Shepherd Dog Shows (GSDCEA) and the Boerboel Association Shows, have been hosted at the Showground.
2024

FCI Accreditation

EAKC is proud to hold FCI Contract Partner status, a prestigious accreditation within the EU community.

Club Leadership

Officials Of The Club

Grace Wahome

Chairperson

Experienced dog enthusiast with over 15 years of professional dog breeding expertise, specializing in working dogs.

Grace Wahome

Chairperson

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