Agriculture and Food Authority today hosted Eliud Owalo, FIHRM, EGH, Deputy Chief of Staff in the Executive Office of the President, Performance and Delivery Management, for the 2023-2024 financial year Performance Evaluation. The AFA team was led by Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, OGW.
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.…
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…
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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 (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…
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!
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 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…
Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), through Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate, is currently conducting a series of Barazas at the ward level in collaboration across 15 County Governments, namely; Nyeri, Meru, Makueni, Taita Taveta, Machakos, Kwale, Kilifi, Lamu, Makueni, Uasin Gishu, Trans nzoia, Nakuru, Homabay, Migori, Kakamega, Siaya and Bungoma. These forums are aimed at…
Welcome to the ongoing Mombasa International ASK Show ! Visit our stand to learn more about our mandate in developing, regulating and promoting scheduled crops in the country.
