AFA Launches Cotton Seed Milling Equipment to Boost Value Addition in Busia County
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has officially launched a cotton seed milling machine at Luanda Cotton Ginnery in
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AFA-Coffee Directorate Leads Tree Planting Initiative
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) – Coffee Directorate, in collaboration with Kipkelion Coffee Mill, conducted a tree planting exercise in
AFA Hosts National Validation Workshop on Fibre Crops Regulations
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), through its Fibre Crops Directorate, convened a National Validation Workshop on June 17, 2025,
Launch of Mama na Kahawa Phase 2 in Nandi County
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), led by Chairman Hon. Cornelly Serem and Director Felix Mutwiri, representing Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, OGW, graced the launch of Mama na Kahawa Phase 2 in Nandi County.
AFA Hosts Nakuru County Farmers Field Day
Chief of Staff and Head of the Public Service, Felix Koskei, EGH, presided over the Farmers Field Day in Elburgon, Nakuru, organized by the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA). Themed “Clean Planting Materials for Increased Productivity,” the event aimed to equip farmers with skills and knowledge to boost agricultural production and productivity. Koskei emphasized the…
AFA Hosts Cassava Value Chain Exhibition in Kilifi County
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) hosted a two-day Cassava Value Chain Exhibition at the Malanga Aggregation Centre, Chamlala, Kilifi County, on 7th–8th May 2025. Themed “Unlocking Wealth Through Value Addition Technologies,” the exhibition sought to empower cassava farmers, processors, and other stakeholders with the knowledge, tools, and technologies required to maximise the value of…
AFA and Nandi County Host Farmer’s Field Day in Aldai
Nandi County Governor, H.E. Hon. Stephen Sang, EGH, presided over Farmer’s Field Day at Koimet Coffee Factory in Aldai, co-hosted by the Agriculture and Food Authority and the Nandi County Government. Themed “Clean Planting Materials for Increased Productivity,” the event aimed to equip farmers with skills and knowledge to boost production and productivity. The Chairman…
Happy Labour Day
We honour and celebrate the dedicated stakeholders in agriculture who are driving transformative change in Kenya’s agricultural sector. We extend our heartfelt appreciation to the men and women who play vital roles across our food systems.
AFA-Coffee Directorate at the Specialty Coffee Expo
AFA-Coffee Directorate participated in the Specialty Coffee Expo held in Houston, Texas—One of the largest and most prestigious coffee trade shows globally.
AFA-Nuts & Oil Crops Directorate Tree Planting Exercise at Chapembe, Mombasa County
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) – Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate today led a successful tree planting exercise at the Chapembe Mangrove area, Makumba Sublocation, Junda Location in Kisauni Sub-county, Mombasa County.
Agriculture and Food Authority-Food Crops Directorate Tree Planting Exercise at Meru University, Meru County.
The Agriculture and Food Authority’s Food Crops Directorate this week led a successful tree planting initiative. In partnership with the Kenya Forest Service, Meru University, and Kaaga Girls High School, a total of 18,500 assorted forest trees were planted. The event was graced by Prof. Eustace Mwenda representing the Vice Chancellor, Prof. Simon Thuranira (Deputy…
PRESS RELEASE: IMPORT LEVY EXEMPTION FOR EXPORT PROCESSING ZONE AND SPECIAL ECONOMIC ZONES ENTERPRISES FROM LEVIES ON IMPORTS FROM EAC STATES FROM AFA-NOCD IMPORT LEVY
The Agriculture and Food Authority regulates, develops, and promotes the nuts and oil crops sub-sector under the Crops Act 2013 and AFA Act 2013. The Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations 2020 impose levies on imports and exports of nuts and oil crops products as specified.