KEPHIS Board and Management Concludes the Eastern Region Tour with a visit to the Embu Regional Office

As the KEPHIS Board and Senior Management team concluded the week-long tour of the Eastern Regional Block, they wrapped up the tour with a visit to the Embu Regional Office. This visit highlights the critical role this office plays in serving clients across 12 counties, including Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Laikipia, Tharaka Nithi, Isiolo, Marsabit, Garissa, Wajir, Mandera, Kitui (Mwingi), and Machakos (Masinga).

The Embu office is a key hub for Phytosanitary Services, including the issuance of Phytosanitary Certificates and Plant Import Permits, which are crucial for enhancing safe trade. The office also conducts farm audits and nursery inspections to ensure that farms meet high-quality standards and adhere to regulations.

In addition to these services, the Embu office offers advisory services and operates Mobile Plant Clinics, providing farmers with expert guidance and support. Facility inspections, such as those for quarantine and devitalization, demonstrate the office’s commitment to maintaining rigorous standards and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

The visit also allowed Board members and Senior Management to engage directly with staff, gaining valuable insights into their operations and the unique challenges they face. The Board reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening operations and enhancing service delivery across the Eastern region. This tour reiterates KEPHIS’s commitment to protecting Kenya’s plant resources and assuring food security in line with the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA).
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