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.
Agriculture and Food Authority enforces the Crops (Horticulture Crops) Regulations, 2020 to ensure that only mature avocado is harvested and exported in order to sustain and grow Kenya’s international markets and minimize interruption of the crop cycle occasioned by harvesting immature fruits that results in reduction of projected volumes in subsequent harvests. The avocado harvest…
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.
London, UK (November 29,2024) – The Acting CEO of the Kenya Sugar Board (KSB), Jude Chesire, has been elected the Vice Chairman of the International Sugar Organization (ISO). This historic achievement marks the first time for Kenya and Africa to hold this position since the organization’s inception in 1968. The election took place during the…
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.
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