ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Bixa) Regulations
23. Appointment of inspectors
Edition: 2025-08-28 · In force
23. Appointment of inspectors
(1)The Authority shall, by notice published in the Gazettte, appoint inspectors to carry out inspections of bixa and bixa products.(2)A county government may nominate county inspectors for appointment by the Authority.(3)A person qualifies to be appointed as an inspector under these Regulations if the person possesses the following minimum qualifications—(a)holds a bachelors degree in agriculture or related field from a university or academic institution recognized in Kenya;(b)holds a diploma in agriculture from an academic institution recognized in Kenya and two years' experience in agriculture extension service work; and(c)complies with Articles 6 and 232 of the Constitution of Kenya.(4)The Authority shall train nominee inspectors before appointing them under paragraph (1).(5)A person who purports to carry out the functions of an inspector without having been duly appointed in accordance with these Regulations commits an offence.