Djibouti on a Miraa Mission!
Djibouti is a potential market for Kenyan Miraa, and this visit aims to further boost exports and create economic opportunities for both countries.
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Declaration and Submission of Macadamia Stocks
The Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate of the Agriculture and Food Authority is mandated to develop, promote, and regulate scheduled nuts and oil crops. In implementing its mandate, the Directorate promotes initiatives aimed at ensuring sustainable industry development and growth through the execution of various directives in line with the Directorate’s responsibilities. As you are…
Notice To All Macadamia Processors, Exporters, Importers and Marketing Agents
Agriculture and Food Authority – Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate (AFA-NOCD) established under the Agriculture and Food Authority Act of 2013, is mandated to develop, promote and regulate the Nuts and Oil Crops subsector. As part of this mandate, The Directorate enforces sector regulations to ensure that quality produce is marketed both locally and internationally.…
Consultative Stakeholder Forum on the Draft Crops (Fibre Crops) Regulations, 2024. Eastern Region
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), through Fibre Crops Directorate, has been engaging stakeholders across various counties in the eastern region as part of the ongoing public participation exercise on the proposed fibre crops regulations. These forums aim to present and discuss the Draft Crops (Fibre Crops) Regulations, 2024, ensuring that industry players have the opportunity…
Notice Of Registration Of Marketing Agents Dealing in Mango Fruits
NOTICE OF REGISTRATION OF MARKETING AGENTS DEALING IN MANGO FRUITS Please download the file here
Charting the Path Towards a Sustainable Coffee Sub-Sector in Kenya
Coffee was first introduced in Kenya in 1893 and is currently grown in 33 counties. Kenya mainly produces the Arabica variety of coffee, although small quantities of the Robusta variety are also grown in some parts of the country. Since the introduction of the crop into the country, Kenya has grown to become the fifth…
Miraa Grades in Kenya: Characteristics and Regional Distribution
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…
MIRAA GRADES IN KENYA: CHARACTERISTICS AND REGIONAL DISTRIBUTION
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 grades have…
Happy International Coffee Day!
Cheers to the beverage that fuels our conversations and sparks our creativity. Join us as we celebrate #InternationalCoffeeDay2024 under theme “Coffee: Your Daily Ritual, Our Shared Journey.” This year’s celebration is taking place at Kirinyaga County Cooperative Union Limited, Kirinyaga County. Happy International Coffee Day!
KENYA MARKS INTERNATIONAL COFFEE DAY
Agriculture and Food Authority Board Chairperson Hon. Cornelly Serem, today presided over the International Coffee Day celebrations held at Kirinyaga County Cooperative Union Limited, Kirinyaga County. Hon. Serem emphasized on the crucial role played by the coffee industry in Kenya’s economy and reiterated the Government’s commitment towards driving the coffee reform agenda and putting in…
PRESS RELEASE; CLARIFICATION ON HORTICULTURE SAFETY RULE
PRESS RELEASE We note with concern the contents that have been published in some sections of the media on new safety rules for horticulture farming, and wish to clarify as follows: Government introducing new regulations KS 1758 is the National Horticulture Code of Practice developed by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) in collaboration with…