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Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) is a State Corporation in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development established to develop, regulate and promote the Scheduled Crops value chains Kenya.

Do you know the benefits of eating avocado? Eat avocado regularly to unlock the benefits from the rich nutrients in this...
14/08/2026

Do you know the benefits of eating avocado? Eat avocado regularly to unlock the benefits from the rich nutrients in this wonder fruit

AFA Participates in AgiTech Expo 2026 in KajiadoAgriculture and Food Authority (AFA) today participated in AgiTech Expo ...
13/08/2026

AFA Participates in AgiTech Expo 2026 in Kajiado

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) today participated in AgiTech Expo 2026, held in Loitoktok, Kajiado County, bringing together more than 3,000 farmers and key players in the agricultural sector.

The event was graced by Chief Guest Hon. Samuel Sakimba Parashina, Member of Parliament for Kajiado South, alongside other leaders and agricultural stakeholders. AFA engaged farmers and exhibitors on the Authority's mandate of developing, regulating, and promoting agricultural value chains, with discussions focusing on agricultural innovation, climate-smart farming, value addition, market access, and opportunities for farmers to improve productivity and incomes.

The Expo provided an important platform for farmers to interact with experts, explore new technologies, and access information and solutions that can contribute to a more resilient and productive agricultural sector.

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07/08/2026

Good for your heart, great for your health, and proudly Kenyan. Discover the gold that’s making its mark across the world.

The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Forestry, Gitonga Mugambi, CBS, accompanied by the Chief Conservator...
06/08/2026

The Principal Secretary in the State Department for Forestry, Gitonga Mugambi, CBS, accompanied by the Chief Conservator of Forests, Alex Lemarkoko, today visited the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) exhibition stand at the ongoing Kaimosi Agricultural Research and Training Centre (KARTC) Expo in Nandi County.

The Expo is being held under the theme: “Adopting Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture Through Value Addition.”

During the visit, AFA Acting Director for Nuts and Oil Crops Directorate, John Adhola briefed the Principal Secretary on the Authority’s initiatives and interventions aimed at advancing Kenya’s agricultural sector, enhancing value addition, and supporting sustainable agribusiness development across various value chains.

The event provides a valuable platform for engagement among key stakeholders in the agricultural sector and showcases innovations and opportunities across strategic value chains, including tea, coffee, avocado, sugarcane, dairy, forestry, and agroforestry, while promoting knowledge exchange, market linkages, and sustainable agricultural transformation.

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has commenced a week-long induction programme for new employees to equip them with ...
06/08/2026

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has commenced a week-long induction programme for new employees to equip them with knowledge, skills and values needed to seamlessly integrate into the organization and effectively deliver on the Authority's mandate.

Addressing participants during the induction session, AFA Board Chairman Hon. Cornelly Serem congratulated the staff on joining the Authority and underscored the critical role each will play in advancing AFA’s strategic objectives. The Board Chairman challenged them to uphold the highest standards of integrity and professionalism as they discharge their duties.

Echoing the Chairman’s sentiments, AFA Acting Director General Calistus Kundu urged the newly recruited employees to remain customer-focused, reminding them that they had been employed to strengthen the Authority's service delivery and regulatory functions. He called upon them to deliver responsive, high-quality services that create value to farmers, industry players and other stakeholders.

The Acting DG further encouraged the staff to embrace continuous learning and career development, emphasizing that AFA provides an enabling environment and a strong platform for career progression.

As part of the induction programme senior management and departmental heads provided the participants with a comprehensive overview of the Authority's operations and key functional areas.

The sessions covered human resource management and administration, ethics and integrity, national values and cohesion, financial management, information and communication technology (ICT), counselling, and various technical and regulatory operations of the Authority among others.

The newly recruited staff were also sensitized on the Authority's Service Charter, reinforcing AFA's commitment to responsive, transparent and efficient service delivery.
The induction exercise was organised by the Human resource and administration Directorate.

AFA Appears Before Parliamentary Public Investments CommitteeAgriculture and Food Authority (AFA), led by Ag. Director G...
05/08/2026

AFA Appears Before Parliamentary Public Investments Committee

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), led by Ag. Director General Mr. Calistus Kundu and accompanied by the Authority Directors, today appeared before the National Assembly Public Investments Committee on Social Services, Administration and Agriculture, chaired by Navakholo MP Hon. Emmanuel Wangwe.

The engagement provided an opportunity for the Authority to present progress on key Government-funded projects, demonstrating their implementation status, impact and value to farmers and the Kenyan taxpayer. The discussions focused on accountability, prudent utilization of public resources and the contribution of AFA's investments towards strengthening agricultural value chains and improving service delivery.

The Public Investments Committee plays a critical oversight role in examining the performance and management of public investments to ensure government-funded projects deliver value for money and achieve their intended objectives.

AFA remains committed to transparency, accountability and the efficient implementation of programmes that support sustainable agricultural development and improve the livelihoods of farmers across the country.

AFA at Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) will be participating in the Kaimosi Agricultu...
03/08/2026

AFA at Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) will be participating in the Kaimosi Agricultural Expo 2026, taking place on 6th–7th August 2026 at the Kaimosi Agricultural Research Training Centre, Nandi County.

Visit the AFA stand to learn more about our services, innovations, and initiatives that promote sustainable agriculture, value addition, and improved market access for farmers.

We look forward to engaging with farmers, agribusinesses, stakeholders, and the public under the theme: "Adopting Innovative Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture through Value Addition."

📍 Kaimosi Agricultural Research Training Centre, Nandi County
** 6th–7th August 2026**

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AFA Joins regional partners to build Africa's next generation of cashew industry championsAs Africa intensifies efforts ...
02/08/2026

AFA Joins regional partners to build Africa's next generation of cashew industry champions

As Africa intensifies efforts to revitalize its cashew industry, stakeholders from across the continent are being equipped with the technical expertise, leadership skills and sustainable production practices needed to transform the cashew value chain, boost productivity and unlock greater economic opportunities.

Speaking in Mombasa during the Cashew Master Training Program closing and graduation ceremony AFA Acting Director General Calistus Kundu reiterated the Authority's commitment to not only support experts with the technical expertise but also work collaboratively with regional partners to strengthen institutional capacity, promote climate-smart and sustainable cashew production practices, and support value addition across the sector.

The Acting Director Genersl noted that investing in human capital remains fundamental to revitalizing the cashew industry and positioning Africa as a globally competitive producer of high-quality cashew products.

Echoing the DG’s sentiment, African Cashew Alliance (ACA) Managing Director Ernest Mintah described the Master Training Program (MTP) as more than a training initiative, saying it is a strategic investment in Africa's future that is building a network of skilled professionals capable of driving sustainable growth, innovation and competitiveness across the continent's cashew value chain.

The 21st Edition of the Master Training Program (MTP) concluded with the graduation of 81 participants from 11 African countries, bringing the total number of graduates to 1,578 across the programme's 21 editions. Among the graduands were four officers from Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA), who successfully completed the two training programmes held in Tanzania and Kenya.

*Celebrating World Avocado Day 2026*In celebration of World Avocado Day 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) j...
01/08/2026

*Celebrating World Avocado Day 2026*

In celebration of World Avocado Day 2026, the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) joined young entrepreneurs in the avocado value chain for an educational tour across Thika Sub-County, providing firsthand insight into the journey of Kenyan avocados from the farm to international markets.

The participants visited an avocado farm, a processing facility, and an export centre, where they learned about production, post-harvest handling, processing, quality assurance, and export requirements. The tour also highlighted business opportunities across the avocado value chain, while addressing key production challenges such as sunburn and the importance of adopting good agricultural practices.

Representing AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate, Sarah Ndwega emphasized the Authority's role in developing and regulating the avocado subsector, highlighting the importance of traceability in ensuring product quality, meeting international market standards, enhancing consumer confidence, and safeguarding Kenya's reputation as a leading exporter of premium avocados.

The engagement reaffirmed AFA's commitment to empowering youth, promoting sustainable horticulture, and supporting a competitive avocado industry that continues to create jobs, expand export markets, and contribute to Kenya's economic growth.

Agriculture and Food Authority participated in the Multi-Sectoral Community Ceremony, Tree Planting Drive and Youth Empo...
31/07/2026

Agriculture and Food Authority participated in the Multi-Sectoral Community Ceremony, Tree Planting Drive and Youth Empowerment Programme held at Maridadi Primary School in Kwanza Sub-County, Trans Nzoia County. The event, organized by the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC), brought together government institutions, development partners, farmers, youth and local communities to promote environmental conservation, sustainable agriculture and youth empowerment.

The programme was presided over by the Cabinet Secretary for Environment, Climate Change and Forestry, Dr. Deborah Mulongo Barasa, and attended by senior national and county government officials, including Mr. Leonid Ashindu, Commissioner, Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC); Ambassador Susan Nakhumicha Wafula, Permanent Representative of the Republic of Kenya to the United Nations Office and other International Organizations in Geneva; Mr. David Omwoyo, Chief Executive Officer and Secretary to the Council, Media Council of Kenya; Mr. Anthony Musyoka, Regional Forest Conservator, Kenya Forest Service; and Mr. Titus Mumia, Chief Executive Officer, Vihiga Teaching and Referral Hospital.

As part of its commitment to promoting sustainable scheduled crop value chains, AFA mounted an exhibition stand to showcase its mandate and engage stakeholders on opportunities within the agricultural sector.

In support of the Government's environmental conservation agenda, the Authority distributed 2,000 high-yield avocado seedlings to farmers and community members. The Authority also sensitized participants on sustainable fruit production, agroforestry practices and export quality standards, emphasizing the integration of tree planting with commercial agriculture to enhance household incomes, strengthen food security and build climate resilience.

The event provided an important platform for AFA to strengthen partnerships with stakeholders while reaffirming its commitment to environmental conservation, increased agricultural productivity and the sustainable development of scheduled crops value chains.

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