INSPECTOR TRAINING ON NURSERIES AND MOTHER- BLOCKS CERTIFICATION PROTOCOL

KEPHIS conducted a two - day inspector's training on nurseries and mother-blocks certification protocols.  The training was conducted both virtually and physically. About 68 recently employed and deployed inspectors were trained.The activity aims to enhance availability of pest-free planting materials, conservation of germplasm and support government's BETA programs under food security and nutrition.  The process involves inspection and audits of Nursery facilities and seedlings to verify phytosanitary compliance.   

KEPHIS, guided by cap 324-laws of Kenya is mandated to protect plants from risks of introductions and spread of pests. KEPHIS party implements this mandate through inspections and certification of nursery seedlings. Nursery certification aims to ensure that planting materials are of high quality, healthy, and free from harmful pests and diseases. The process involves inspections and audits of nursery premises to verify the quality and health of the plants, as well as ensuring they meet specific standards before being sold commercially. This is crucial to protect farmers from pest outbreaks. For effective service delivery across all KEPHIS regional offices, and inspectors