ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
Agriculture and Food Authority Act
4. Functions of the Authority
Edition: 2026-07-10 · In force
4. Functions of the Authority
The Authority shall, in consultation with the county governments, perform the following functions—(a)administer the Crops Act (Cap. 318), in accordance with the provisions of this Act;(b)promote best practices in, and regulate, the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation and warehousing of agricultural products excluding livestock livestock products as may be provided for under the Crops Act (Cap. 318);(c)collect and collate data, maintain a database on agricultural products excluding livestock products, document and monitor agriculture through registration of players as provided for in the Crops Act (Cap. 318);(d)be responsible for determining the research priorities in agriculture and to advise generally on research thereof;(e)advise the national government and the county governments on agricultural levies for purposes of planning, enhancing harmony and equity in the sector;(ea)conduct audits of the traceability mechanisms established by persons who engage in the production, processing, marketing, grading, storage, collection, transportation or warehousing of agricultural products excluding livestock products as may be provided for under the Crops Act (Cap. 318);(eb)implement the multi-annual control plan in the performance of its functions;(f)carry out such other functions as may be assigned to it by this Act, the Crops Act (Cap. 318), and any written law while respecting the roles of the two levels of government.
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