KEPHIS Stories
The Bill seeks to speed up the approval of seed varieties and remove delays that have hindered access to improved and climate-resilient seeds.
The Board said the Bill, which proposes to introduce a dual certification system involving the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS), would create confusio...
The Seeds and Plant Varieties (Amendment) Bill aims to address what it describes as major inefficiencies in the existing approval process, which can t...
Kephis has rolled out a comprehensive inspection regime mandating all cargo containers, both loaded and empty, to undergo checks aimed at ensuring san...
The charges, which took effect on March 1, 2025, had sparked protests from traders and the Council of Governors (CoG), who argued that the additional...
Mutui warned that some pests, like the highly invasive Khapra beetle, have been introduced through containers.
Under the revised directive from KEPHIS, fresh produce exporters must obtain a phytosanitary certificate and undergo inspection before exporting their...
Farmers will undergo training in various irrigation techniques, selection of profitable crops, and utilization of certified seeds and fertilizers.
