Miraa Pyrethrum Fibre & other Industrial Crops Directorate Updates

Miraa (Khat) is a popular stimulant that is mainly grown in the Mt Kenya region. About 80% of locally produced miraa is consumed locally, while 20% is exported, mainly to Somalia. Different grades of miraa are grown locally, with consumers having their preferences based on various factors, primarily taste and price. However, miraa’s grades have…

Today, the Agriculture and Food Authority through the Fibre Crops Directorate held a consultative forum on the Draft Crops (Fibre Crops) Regulations, 2024. In attendance was the Acting Director Fibre Crops Directorate, Grace Kyalo, Stakeholders and relevant state departments, Partner Government agencies and research and academia institutions. The aim of the meeting was to conduct…

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is excited to announce the hosting of the National Pyrethrum Solar Dryer Launch and Farmers’ Field Day, at John Koske’s Farm, near Gacharage Shopping Centre, Sirikwa Ward, Kuresoi North, Nakuru County on Wednesday, August 7th, 2024. The Field Day aims to bring together pyrethrum farmers, agricultural experts, and stakeholders…

Join us in the ongoing Nakuru National Show and learn more about the role of the Agriculture and Food Authority in regulating, Promoting and Developing scheduled Crops.