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Excellence in Plant Health and Quality Assurance in Agriculture🌱

Nairobi, Kenya
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
9 months
For those that have been inquiring about Employment Opportunities at KEPHIS, here they are. All the best!
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South Korea is ready for Kenya's broccoli and unripe bananas: The requirements are as follows: 1.Interested exporters should be registered by Horticulture Crops Directorate(HCD) as an exporter of horticultural products.
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S. Korea's requirements to export broccoli and unripe bananas to that country..contd: 2.The client should register with KEPHIS by submitting statutory documents to be issued with credentials for accessing the Electronic Certification System to make applications for inspection.
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3 years
Do you want to export fresh avocado fruits to China?see information on the required process for export. Kenya has been granted market access by China for export of fresh avocado fruits. This is in addition to the export of frozen avocado fruits granted market access in 2019.
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Are you a college or university student age 18-35 years old from Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo? are you pursuing agriculture or any other plant health related course? we have something for you. Watch this space!
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2 years
2 experts from the Dept of Malaysia Quarantine & Inspection Services are in Kenya to carry out verification audits on avocado orchards and pack houses as part of Pest Risk Analysis (PRA). The two govts have been working on PRA to allow export of fresh avocado to the Asian nation.
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#Kenya Avocado Excellence Awards..celebrating the best in the industry
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1. Today, Kenya exported the inaugural export of fresh avocado fruits to India. The Asian country has an urban population of 500million out of a total population of 1.4 billion and is the target market for the Avocado.
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KEPHIS
4 years
KEPHIS, seed companies and technology company Mpedigree developed seed sticker labels that enable farmers to identify seed certified by KEPHIS. The stickers are used for seed packed in 5 kilograms bags and below.
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KEPHIS
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We finish our awareness on soil testing..so, how much does it cost?soil testing is 2,500/- per sample while water testing is 3,500/- per sample..other tests are available as well.
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KEPHIS
3 years
KEPHIS will monitor the processing, packaging, storage and transportation of the fruits.
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2 years
1. The Board visited Kisima Farm which produces seed potato and sells to farmers countrywide. Potato, Kenya's 2nd most important food crop after maize, is a food security crop and concerted efforts are in place to increase the production.
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2 years
All set for the Eldoret 2023. Come & learn about seed certification, protection of plant varieties, phytosanitary services & why it is crucial to analyze soil, water, fertilizer, manure..Also familiarize yourself with varieties released to mitigate climate change. Karibuni!
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4 years
Certified seeds are packed in containers/packets clearly labeled and contain the following: seed lot numbers to allow for easy traceability of seed lot in the event of crop failure; weight of the seeds; name of the crop species and variety; packaging date; seed merchant/company
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KEPHIS
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What is certified seed and its benefits to farmers?Certified seed has met the minimum national set quality standards after undergoing field inspection(s), laboratory tests and post control tests by KEPHIS as per The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) of the laws of Kenya.
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KEPHIS
3 years
Berlin - Some Kenyan organizations are at the Fruits Logistica event in Germany, the international trade fair of fruits and vegetables where operators from 141 countries are meeting and networking. The event runs from the 5th-7th April. #MakeitKenya
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Some of the crops on display during the Ukunda, Kwale farmers field day. The crops were grown using modern agricultural practices(Good Agricultural Practices) to enhance food security and economic growth. The crops are suitable for the agro-economic conditions of the area.
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H.E. Kiptiness and Prof Mutui also discussed expanding market access of Kenya's acclaimed horticultural produce including coffee, avocado, passion fruit, macadamia, tea and flowers to the five Asian nations and other areas of plant health.
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Contd..why plant certified seed?there's less insect & disease issues;quality seed responds better to fertilizers;uniformity in plant population and maturity; yield prediction is easy; handling in post-harvest operation is easy; there is high produce value and their marketability
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1/2:Delighted and honoured to host DP #RigathiGachagwa , Agriculture & Livestock CS Hon.Mithika Linturi & Mombasa Governor H.E. Abdulswamad Shariff Nassir at the #KEPHISke stand at the ongoing Mombasa Show.
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KEPHIS
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1. Technical lab personnel from various National Plant Protection Organizations (NPPOs) were in Kenya for a 3-day training on Potato Cyst Nematodes (PCN) at the Plant Quarantine & Biosecurity Station (PQBS), Muguga.
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KEPHIS
3 years
You've prepared your land for growing a crop/crops? (check)..you've bought manure, fertilizer,seeds or seedlings and are ready to produce food?(check) The seed is certified by KEPHIS?(check)..for the next few days, we go through soil testing which is part of crops production
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KEPHIS
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Delighted to have won in the Best Regulatory Authority and Corporation Stand at the ongoing Nairobi International Trade Fair. The trophy was presented by the Deputy President HE Rigathi Gachagua to our Chair Hon. Peter Weru Kinyua and MD Prof.Theophilus Mutui #onwardsandupwards
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KEPHIS
3 years
To export(contd);for dry grains you need an export license from the AFA; for nuts, you need an export license from the Nuts Directorate and so on. Action: Research and be knowledgeable about the produce you want to export and familiarize yourself with relevant agencies.
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KEPHIS
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1. Kenya and The Netherlands launched the EPhyto, the paperless way in the processing of plant and plant exports. KEPHIS & The Netherlands Food and Consumer Safety Authority pioneered adoption & implementation of electronic certification aiming to have paperless certification.
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KEPHIS
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#HappeningNow Plant Health expert & Technical PA to the MD, Mellon Kabole introducing the International Day of #PlantHealth , & #KEPHIS mandate of assuring plant health, quality of agricultural inputs, and produce in Kenya. Join the live proceedings:
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KEPHIS
2 years
1. KEPHIS Managers have provided feedback into the new integrated import & export certification system that will replace the Import Certification System(ICS) and the Electronic Certification System(ECS) used in the import and export of plants and plant materials respectively.
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KEPHIS
2 years
You have not been to the 2022 Nairobi Show if you have not visited the KEPHIS stand. Please pass by to see latest technologies in agricultural production that can help you produce food not just for you but for also for business and the country too. Open from 8am to 5pm. Welcome!
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In Njoro, a potato growing area, where we showcased potatoes made available for multiplication for farmers. Over the years, KEPHIS has released potatoes for chips and crisps thus enhancing food production and facilitating trade.
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KEPHIS MD Prof. Theophilus Mutui addressing guests at the #KenyaAvocado Excellence Awards. KEPHIS is involved in the Avocado value chain from start to finish
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KEPHIS
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Merry merry Christmas and a happy new year to all our stakeholders and clients near and far and wide..thank you for working with us to protect our plant resources this year..we truly value your support. Here is wishing you happy holidays to you and your loved ones.
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KEPHIS
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#𝗞𝗘𝗣𝗛𝗜𝗦@𝟮𝟱🎊 Join us as we celebrate 2️⃣5️⃣years of excellent service in plant health, seed certification, plant variety protection, analyses of agro-inputs, and facilitation of trade! Thank you to all our development partners, & stakeholders 🙏🏿 #KEPHISat25 #Anniversary
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2 years
The International #PlantHealthDay , to be held every 12 May, was championed by the Zambia NPPO. It will be an opportunity to highlight the crucial importance of #PlantHealth , both in itself and as part of our #OneHealth approach, encompassing human, animal, and ecosystem health.
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Aeroponics is growing plants in an air or mist environment without the use of soil or an aggregate medium. 'aeroponic' from Greek meaning 'of aer' "air" and ponos "labour". This is being practiced at the NYS, Tumaini, Nyandarua; KEPHIS, KALRO providing support services
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KEPHIS
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Announcement: The 4th International Phytosanitary Conference 2023 will be held from 18th-21st September 2023 at @kephiske headquarters in Karen, Nairobi. The Call for Abstracts is out(see poster attached).
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#Youth - There are 6⃣0⃣slots reserved for the youth to virtually attend the #3rdPhytosanitaryConference To be registered*, please express your interest using the following email:📩phytosanitaryconference @kephis .org with the subject:Youth *first come, first served #PlantHealth
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KEPHIS
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For interested parties wishing to export samples, they should source or look for a market for banana and broccoli in S. Korea. Thereafter they should present the banana and broccoli samples at any KEPHIS office for inspection
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KEPHIS
1 year
Six Tissue Culture Laboratory Technicians from Rwanda are at the Plant Quarantine and Biosecurity Station at Muguga this week for a training on Potato Virus Indexing & Cleaning Through Thermotherapy.
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KEPHIS
3 years
Have you ever wanted to be an exporter?
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KEPHIS
4 years
KEPHIS new Managing Director Prof. Theophilus M. Mutui was officially given the Instruments of Governance by outgoing Ag. MD Mr Simeon Kibet at a ceremony held at KEPHIS Headquarters. Looking on is the KEPHIS Board Chairman Mr Robin Achoki and other board members.
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KEPHIS
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Remember to plant seed of recommended crop varieties for your particular area. So, if you live in Bondo and decide to grow beans, purchase certified bean seed for Bondo as what grows in Bondo may not grow well in Murang'a because the agro-ecological zones may be different.
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2 years
#PlantHealthDay - Minimize the risk of spreading pests & diseases through trade & travel by ensuring compliance with international #PlantHealthStandards This helps reduce their spread which can seriously damage national #FoodSecurity , #environment & #economies @FAO @ippcnews
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#KEPHISke invites you to our stand at the #Mombasashow2023 . Come and learn, re-learn, familiarize yourself or simply pass by our stand. Bt Cotton, Beans and Hybrid Coconut are on display as well as various exhibits of seeds, sisal, avocado, mangoes, among others. All are welcome!
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1. Pleased to have hosted Ms. Charlene Ruto at the KEPHIS stand during the ongoing National Potato Council of Kenya Congress and Exhibition at KALRO Headquarters in Loresho. Potato is the 2nd most important food crop in Kenya after maize.
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The official flagging off of fresh avocado to China by CAS in the Ministry of Industrialization Hon David Osiany at Sunripe LTD. In attendance is KEPHIS MD Prof Theophilus Mutui, Director Phytosanitary and Biosecurity Dr Isaac Macharia and other industry players.
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KEPHIS
2 years
As we approach the 1st-ever #PlantHealthDay celebration, check out this list of @FAO publications to brush up your knowledge on the topic through a selection of FAO titles highlighting the importance of #PlantHealth to humans & the entire planet🌱🌍 👉
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If you have a moment, please visit the KEPHIS Stand at the 2022 Mombasa Show going down this week. We have good crops on display in which certified seed was used in addition to good agronomic practices. See pictures of the healthy crops. See you there!
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KEPHIS
2 years
We are at #kenyattauniversity today and tomorrow. It is the university's annual career week where we engage students on what we do: subjects to study, internships and attachments available. So if you are a student and are on Thika Road, pass by the #KEPHISke stand.
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KEPHIS
4 years
Proud to have automated the seed certification and plant variety protection system..new system will save time, money and logistics for the seed and plant variety protection sub-sectors.
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📢 #SavetheDate Both our health and the health of our planet depend on plants. Plants make up 80% of the food we eat and produce 98% of the oxygen we breathe! Join us for the 1st-ever International #PlantHealthDay celebration to discuss plant health Innovation for #FoodSecurity
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KEPHIS
2 years
1. The Board of Directors began their familiarization tour of the Central and Upper Eastern Offices starting with the Embu regional office where they interacted with staff and also saw where a new office and laboratory will be built.
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The 1st UN International #PlantHealthDay set for 12th May is a key legacy of the International Year of Plant Health 2020. KEPHIS joins @fao to raise global awareness on how protecting #PlantHealth can help #EndHunger , #ReducePoverty , and #ProtectBiodiversity . #IAmLife @ippcnews
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KEPHIS
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Our team at the Plant Inspection Unit-JKIA scooped 1st prize in the state agencies category at the #ABEA2022 . The awards seek to promote excellence among stakeholders at # East Africa's biggest airport #JKIA
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KEPHIS
3 years
More information on the export of unripe bananas and broccoli to S.Korea..so keep it here for that information. First, only unripe banana are permitted for export to South Korea in the category of fresh fruits. Broccoli is also permitted in the category of fresh stems and leaves
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KEPHIS
1 year
#KEPHISAt25 Today we are delighted to celebrate 25 years of assuring the quality of #agricultural inputs and produce in Kenya to prevent adverse impacts on the economy, the environment, and human health. 𝗧𝗵𝗲𝗺𝗲: The Past, the Present, and the Future #KEPHIS25thAnniversary
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KEPHIS
4 years
In certified seed,there is less insect and disease problems; quality seed responds better to applied fertilizers; there's uniformity in plant population and maturity; yield prediction is easy; handling in post harvest operation is easy;there's high produce value and marketability
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KEPHIS
4 years
What is certified seed and its benefits to farmers?Certified seed is seed that has met the minimum national set quality standards after undergoing field inspection(s), laboratory tests and post control tests by KEPHIS as per The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326).
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KEPHIS
4 years
What are the benefits of planting using certified seed? A farmer gets quality assurance; certified seed offers better deals in crop insurance and/or financing of the crop; traceability of certified seed is easy; in certified seed a farmer is getting access to premium market(s);
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KEPHIS
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Our new Board members went through Induction of the various mandates of KEPHIS. Currently, they are being sensitized on the new Strategic Plan(2023-2028) that will guide the Corporation in the next five years.
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KEPHIS
3 years
All fresh fruits must comply with all applicable Chinese phytosanitary laws and regulations,health & safety standards and free from quarantine pests of concern to China, as follows: 1.Have all their production farms,packhouses and fumigation facilities registered by KEPHIS.
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KEPHIS
1 year
The #4thPhytosanitaryConference comes at an opportune time when Kenya🇰🇪 is implementing the #AgriculturePolicy , 2021 to address issues of enhancing #phytosanitary 🐛 protection of #agriculture & #biodiversity ; raising agricultural productivity & alleviating poverty. #Plants 🥑🌽🌱
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The #4thPhytosanitaryConference is very important to Africa, Kenya, and KEPHIS as it brings together the #phytosanitary fraternity to discuss pertinent issues including the legislation & regulations aimed at preventing the introduction & spread of harmful #pests 🐛🌽 #PlantHealth
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This year’s #PlantHealthDay theme is: Plant Health for Environmental Protection🌾 #KEPHIS provides science-based regulatory services🔬to prevent the introduction & spread of #PlantPests thus safeguarding Kenya's #biodiversity Join us tomorrow for a Zoom webinar from 9am EAT🖥️
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KEPHIS
3 years
PS Crop Development and Agricultural Research Prof Boga urged farmers in Kwale to adopt superior crop growing techniques to enhance nutrition and food security, including soil testing, use of certified seed, pest control and learning about market access for export produce.
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KEPHIS
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Thank you🙏 to everyone who joined us yesterday, led by our MD Prof. Prof Mutui to celebrate the inaugural international #PlantHealthDay -Protecting plants, protecting life🥑🪴🌽🌱 @FAO Healthy plants can help #EndHunger , #ReducePoverty , protect the environment & boost economies.
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𝐌𝐄𝐄𝐓 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐍𝐄𝐖𝐋𝐘 𝐀𝐏𝐏𝐎𝐈𝐍𝐓𝐄𝐃 𝐌𝐄𝐌𝐁𝐄𝐑 𝐎𝐅 𝐊𝐄𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐒 𝐁𝐎𝐀𝐑𝐃 𝐎𝐅 𝐃𝐈𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐓𝐎𝐑𝐒! @KephisKe extends a warm welcome to the newly appointed Director 𝐇𝐨𝐧. 𝐇𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐧 𝐇𝐚𝐣𝐢 to our Distinguished Board of Directors.
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#PlantHealthDay 🌱Call to action -📢 The general public: People should be aware of the -ve impact on #PlantHealth in agricultural production. They should be trained in #PestManagement & the risks involved in bringing plants & plant products across borders to ensure #SafeTrade
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KEPHIS
1 year
1. Kenya, through KEPHIS, is this week conducting the Phytosanitary Capacity Evaluation(PCE) which aims to evaluate the phytosanitary capacity in Kenya. The phytosanitary capacity will be assessed, gaps identified and strategies to address them proposed.
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KEPHIS
1 year
Nakuru - We are happy to have won the trophy for the Best Agricultural-based Organization that Disseminates Safety Information in Agricultural Products during the 2023 Nakuru National Show.
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KEPHIS
4 years
Certified seed is seed that has met the minimum national set quality standards after undergoing field inspection(s) and laboratory tests by KEPHIS as per The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) of the Laws of Kenya.
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💌: You're cordially invited to the #KEPHIS Zoom meeting tomorrow, Friday 12th from 9:00am to celebrate this year's #PlantHealthDay 🌱 Healthy plants can help to end hunger, reduce poverty, protect the environment, & boost economic development. 🔗: #IDPH
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Today, @KephisKe , @Cipotato , @IITA_CGIAR & @CGIAR held a media engagement breakfast meeting ahead of the groundbreaking of the Root, Tubers & Bananas - East Africa Germplasm Exchange Laboratory (RTB - EAGEL) that will be based at KEPHIS Muguga.
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KEPHIS
4 years
It's the short rains planting season. What do you plan to grow?have you prepared your land or greenhouse in preparation for planting? we will run a campaign on why it is important to plant certified seed..
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KEPHIS
3 years
2.Apply GAP and keep good sanitary conditions and implement IPM programs, including pest monitoring, chemical and biological control and any other pest control operations 3. Monitor and manage quarantine pests of concern to China under the guidance of KEPHIS;
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KEPHIS
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KEPHIS Customer Service staff Ms. Redempta Musenya serving internal and external customers during the just concluded Customer Service Week.
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KEPHIS
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What are the benefits of certified seed? A farmer is gets guaranteed quality assurance; certified seed offers better deals in crop insurance and/or financing of the crop; traceability of certified seed is easy; in certified seed a farmer is getting access to premium market(s);
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KEPHIS
1 year
Thank you to all those who have submitted their essays for the competition. We look forward to more submissions. Tell a fellow student to tell a fellow student!
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KEPHIS
3 years
We had a #phytosanitary essay competition & the winners have received cash rewards. 1. Brian Kibet @uonbi 2. Limo Kipkosgei 3. James Otieno 4. Faith Judith Odoyo 5. Carolyne Nanjala 6. Celestine Akinyi 7. Stephen Akuma 8. Vallary Cherop Full List -
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3 years
KEPHIS Headquarters, Nairobi - The Seed Trade Association of Kenya(STAK) Board met with KEPHIS management to discuss seed industry matters. The meeting was part of stakeholder engagement for seed trade facilitation and to enhance seed trade in Kenya
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KEPHIS
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What are the benefits of planting certified seed?a farmer gets guaranteed quality assurance;certified seed offers better deals in crop insurance and/or financing of the crop; traceability of certified seed is easy; in certified seed a farmer gets access to premium market(s);
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#KEPHIS is a government parastatal whose mission is to provide a science-based regulatory service by assuring #PlantHealth , quality of #agricultural inputs & produce for #FoodSecurity , globally competitive agriculture & sustainable development. #3rdPhytosanitaryConference #Kenya
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KEPHIS
2 years
The Board visited Equinox Horticulture Limited in Timau where they held discussions with management on various issues facing horticulture, one of the leading foreign exchange earners to the country.
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MD Prof Mutui was 1st Runners Up Avocado Person of the Year at #KenyaAvocado Excellence Awards 2022; #kephiske was 1st in the Support Services - National Government Agencies category. Trophy presented by PS #KelloHarsama of the #StateDept of Crops Devt & Agricultural Research
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KEPHIS
3 years
How do I sample my soil? Take to the field a soil sampling information sheet, clean soil containers such as a clean plastic bag, a clean plastic bucket, a clean sampling tool such as a spade, trowel, soil auger or tube.
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KEPHIS
11 months
State Department for Agriculture PS Dr. Kiprono Ronoh Paul yesterday held fruitful discussions with Chair Hon. Joseph M'eruaki, MD Prof. Theophilus Mutui and the management on issues to do with our mandates and the role of KEPHIS as Kenya's NPPO.
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KEPHIS
2 years
#PlantHealth is fundamental to achieving the United Nations SDG goals, particularly #SDG2 on Zero Hunger. But how can we keep plants healthy?🤔 Learn some of the integrated pest🐛 management practices recommended by @FAO 👇 #PestManagement #FoodSecurity #Nutrition @kilimoKE
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
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#PlantHealthDay 🌱 Over the past decade, 𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗱𝗲 has helped plant pests & diseases to enter new countries as they hide within the products that arrive. In Kenya, KEPHIS guards against the introduction, establishment & spread of harmful #PlantPests 🐛
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
2 years
KEPHIS wishes you and your loved ones a blessed easter season
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
1 year
Six Tissue Culture Laboratory Technicians from Rwanda are at the Plant Quarantine and Biosecurity Station at Muguga this week for a training on Potato Virus Indexing & Cleaning Through Thermotherapy. Here they were continuing with virology tests
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
2 years
📢 #SavetheDate 🗓️ Get ready to celebrate the first-ever International #PlantHealthDay 🌱 Healthy plants constitute the foundation for all life on Earth, as well as ecosystem functions, #FoodSecurity & #Nutrition 🕜 Time: 2:30 – 4:30pm EAT 📝 Register👉
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
3 years
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
3 years
KEPHIS today met with former Ambassador to South Korea H.E. Ngovi Kitau to discuss exports of broccoli and unripe bananas to the Asian nation. The team agreed on a conceptual framework on market entry and market development in the ROK.
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
4 years
Certified seed does not cost, it pays; it results in high yields, quality crop produce and better returns when all other factors of crop production and agricultural practices are optimal ie good soil fertility, conducive climatic conditions, adequate soil and irrigation.
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
3 years
Requirements for issuance of phytosanitary certificates for commercial consignments:(contd): The applicant will be granted access to the ECS by KEPHIS,issued with log in credentials to access the system for E-applications for inspection and issuance of a phytosanitary certificate
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
2 years
The flagging off was for a 40 foot container packed with fresh avocados.
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@KephisKe
KEPHIS
2 years
#throwbackThursday Our field day held last year in Simailele, Turkana South that attracted many local farmers who saw the pasture released(made available for multiplication) for the animals.
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