The Crops (Nuts and Oil Crops) Regulations

31. Crop inspectors appointment

Edition: 2025-02-14 · In force

31. Crop inspectors appointment

(1)The Authority shall conduct inspection of farms, nurseries, manufacturing facilities, stores and warehouses and transport vehicle for all scheduled nuts and oil crops produce and products to ascertain compliance with the requirements of the Act, these Regulations and other relevant regional and international standards.

(2)For farm inspection the Authority may jointly conduct inspections in consultation with the County Executive Committee Members responsible for matters agriculture.

(3)The Authority shall gazette inspectors upon their appointment.

(4)A person appointed as an inspector under sub regulation (2) shall have the following minimum qualifications—

(a)be a Kenyan citizen;

(b)satisfy the requirements of Chapter Six of the Constitution;

(c)be a holder of diploma in agriculture or related agricultural field from a recognized institution and a minimum of two years of relevant experience; or

(d)be a bachelor's degree holder in agriculture or agriculture- related field from a recognized university; and

(e)have basic training in any relevant course on crop inspection.

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Source: Kenya Law