ADVOKS GLOBAL · KENYA
The Crops (Coffee) (General) Regulations
20. Research and Prohibition of issuance of coffee seeds or seedlings
Edition: 2022-12-31 · In force
20. Research and Prohibition of issuance of coffee seeds or seedlings
(1)The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Organization may validate coffee research findings from other accredited research institutions.(2)The Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization or its authorized agents operating coffee seed production units under their supervision, shall issue certified coffee seeds or seedlings for multiplication in any coffee nursery for distribution to any other grower or for export.(3)Notwithstanding the provisions of subregulation (2) any person who issues coffee planting materials for multiplication or distribution other than the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization shall obtain certification from institutions legally mandated by statute to issue certification.(4)A person shall not establish or operate a coffee nursery unless the person is licensed by the respective county government.(5)The Authority may upon application, licence a person to import coffee planting material for nursery establishment subject to conditions set out under the Second Schedule.(6)A person shall not be issued with a coffee nursery licence, unless an inspector—(a)visits and inspects the site and is satisfied that the site is suitable for establishment of a nursery; and(b)is satisfied that the nursery licence holder or their agents have adequate knowledge of nursery management and production techniques.