25
Years of Experience
18
Regional Offices
9
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service
Welcome to KEPHIS
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impacts on the economy, the environment, and human health.
KEPHIS was formed by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act 2012 and its mission is to provide a science-based regulatory service by assuring plant health, quality of agricultural inputs and produce for food security, globally competitive agriculture, and sustainable development
News & Events
Kenyatta University - Happy to have been at KUTV to discuss certified seed and other matters agriculture to the young people.
Kenyatta University - Happy to have been at KUTV to discuss certified seed and other matters agriculture to the young people. Takeaways: Yo...
KEPHIS Wins (Again)! In the Avocado Society of Kenya Awards
KEPHIS Headquarters, Nairobi - MD Prof Theophilus Mutui(right) is presented with the winning trophy and certificate for the Best Government...
Ukunda Farmers Taught Modern Agricultural Technologies for Food Security and Economic Growth
Ukunda – Located in Kwale County, Ukunda is primarily known as a tourist destination. The region produces legendary mangoes and cashew nuts...
Refurbished Classrooms to Improve Learning at Top Station Primary School
Kitale - Pupils of Top Station Primary School got an early Christmas and new year gift as KEPHIS renovated four classrooms at the school, th...
Rose Exports from Eldoret International Airport to Boost International Trade
Eldoret International Airport – KEPHIS with other stakeholders in Uasin Gishu County have recently facilitated the export of fourteen tonnes...
21st Medium and Small Medium Enterprises Trade Fair Emphasizes the Important Role of SMEs in Economic Growth and Development
Mwanza, Tanzania - KEPHIS is among exhibitors at the ongoing Micro and Small Medium Enterprises Trade Fair at the lakeside city of Mwanza, T...
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Laws, Regulations and Rules under Review or Development
The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Act No. 54 of 2012 prescribes under Schedule 1 The Plant Protection Act Cap 324 and The Seeds and Plant Varieties Act Cap 326 as some of the laws to be implemented by the Service. The Plant Protection Act Cap 324 is currently under review to strengthen the regulatory framework for prevention of introduction and management of plant pests and disease in Kenya.
Safe Seeds Import Facilitation
Import Requirements
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Biological Requirements
Importation of the Biological Based Organisms and Related Products. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), as the secretariat to The Kenya Standing Technical Committee on Imports and...
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Import Certification System
Automated Support System for the Importation of Phytosanitary Consignments (ASSIP). The Automated Support System for the Importation of Phytosanitary Consignments (ASSIP) is a revolutionary...
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Seed Import
Plant Import & Quarantine Regulatory System (PIQRS). The Plant Import and Quarantine Regulatory System (PIQRS) is a Business to Government and Government to business web based system designed to...
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