Agriculture and Food Authority

The Authority is the successor of former regulatory institutions in the sector that were merged into Directorates under the Authority, with the commencement of Crops Act, 2013 on 1st August 2014, including Coffee Board of Kenya, Kenya Sugar Board, Coconut Development Authority, Cotton Development Authority, Sisal Board of Kenya, Pyrethrum Board of Kenya and Horticultural Crops Development Authority.

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AFA and MACFRUT Sign MoU to Strengthen Kenya-Italy Trade

The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) and MACFRUT signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost trade between Kenya and Italy. The agreement, signed by MACFRUT President Renzo Piraccini and AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, focuses on developing Kenya’s horticulture sector. MACFRUT will establish a center of excellence for horticultural training, facilitate market access for Kenyan exporters (including buyer visits and support for Kenyan participation in MACFRUT), and support knowledge exchange through farm visits. The AFA will encourage Kenyan horticultural exporters to participate in MACFRUT. The MoU signing was attended by dignitaries including the Italian Ambassador to Kenya and representatives from KALRO and the Italian Trade Agency, along with Italian distributors of agricultural technology and importers of Kenyan horticultural products who held B2B sessions with Kenyan exporters.

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AFA STRATEGIC PLAN 2023 - 2027

At the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), we are passionate about driving Kenya’s agricultural transformation by fostering growth in the scheduled crops sector. Our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan is focused on improving productivity, enhancing market access, and developing a robust regulatory framework that promotes sustainable economic growth. We are dedicated to ensuring food security and boosting the livelihoods of Kenyan farmers through the adoption of innovative farming practices and strategic partnerships. By empowering farmers and stakeholders, we strive to build a resilient agricultural sector that contributes to national development.

Join us in our mission to transform agriculture in Kenya. Explore how we are enhancing crop value chains, driving economic development, and promoting sustainable agricultural practices. Scan the QR code to access and download our full strategic plan and discover the impactful initiatives we are undertaking to secure a brighter future for Kenya’s agriculture.

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Quick Highlights

Our Directorates

AFA Horticulture Directorate

Horticulture Directorate

AFA Nuts and Oil Directorate

Nuts & Oil Directorate

AFA Food Directorate

Food Directorate

AFA MPICD

MPICD

Coffee Beans

Coffee Directorate

cotton-fibre-crops

Fibre Crops Directorate