EXPORT

Commodities

Cereals

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Fresh and dry produce is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), who issue a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment for export. For more information on how to register with Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

A phytosanitary certificate certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. Issuance of the phytosanitary certificate is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment.

Fruits and vegetables

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

The farm where the produce is grown, must be inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who checks to ensure that good agricultural practices have been complied to prior to the process of exporting. Once inspection is done and upon full compliance, HCD will issues a farm inspection report.

Packhouse inspection

Produce for human consumption must be handled in a facility that has been inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who checks to ensure the facility is clean and the staff observe hygiene. Once the facility has been inspected and is in full compliance to the standards, HCD will issue a packhouse inspection report.

The AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) is charged with the mandate of regulation of horticultural nurseries, production, post-harvest handling and marketing of horticultural crops and produce in compliance with local and international standards. Traders must therefore register with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who issue an export licence that is valid for one financial year. For more information on how to register with AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Beans

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

Packhouse inspection

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Beans export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Moi International airport (MIA), click on the link.

Beans export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Peas

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

Packhouse inspection

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Peas export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Peas export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Peas export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Peas export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Peas export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Peas export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Peas export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of beans is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of beans through Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Peas export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of peas is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to export a consignment of peas through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Avocados

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm Inspection

Packhouse inspection

The facility where the produce is handled, must be inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who checks to ensure the facility is clean and the staff observe hygiene. Once the facility has been inspected and is in full compliance to the standards, HCD will issue a packhouse inspection report.

Laboratory test report

Prior to issuance of a phytosanitary certificate for the export of avocados, the consignment will have to be sampled and tested to determine the maturity of the crop and oil content among other factors. Sampling and analysis of the avocados is done by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who issue laboratory test reports and clear the consignment for export.

For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report for avocados in either the closed or open season, select from the options below.

Laboratory test report (open season)

During the open season for avocados, which is determined by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), the trader is expected to submit samples from the consignment to be exported for analysis. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report from AFA HCD in the open season, click on the link.

Laboratory test report (closed season)

During the closed season for avocados, which is determined by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD), the Directorate will collect samples from the field for analysis. For more information on how to obtain a laboratory test report from AFA HCD in the closed season, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Clearance procedures

Avocados export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Mombasa International Airport (MIA)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of avocados is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of avocados through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Avocados export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Flowers

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Farm inspection

Packhouse inspection

The facility where the produce is handled, must be inspected by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) who check to ensure the facility is clean and the staff observe hygiene. Once the facility has been inspected and is in full compliance to the standards, HCD will issue a packhouse inspection report.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Flowers export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of flowers is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of flowers through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Flowers export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of flowers is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who issue a phytosanitary certificate, to ascertain that the consignment is pest and disease free, and meets the standards of the country of destination. For more information on how to clear a consignment of flowers through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Coffee

Coffee exporter licence

Export of coffee is regulated by AFA Coffee Directorate where traders can either export coffee as grower marketers or dealers. Grower marketers are allowed to export through direct sales where they negotiate prices directly with the buyer(s) in the country of destination. Coffee dealers must purchase coffee through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) auction where marketing agents sell coffee on behalf of the smallholder growers aggregated as co-operative societies and large estate owners.

Pulping station licence

A pulping station is where coffee cherries are pulped, washed, dried, fermented and treated into parchment coffee. AFA Coffee Directorate , as the regulator, inspects the pulping station to ensure compliance with the set standards prior to issuance of the licence. The licence is issued to individuals, cooperative societies and companies with a minimum of five acres of mature coffee. The licence expires on 30^th June every year.

Grower marketer licence

A grower-marketer, is a coffee grower who sells their coffee directly to the buyer in the country of destination. The licence is issued by AFA Coffee Directorate to growers in possession of a valid pulping station licence. The licence expires on 30^th June every year.

Coffee dealer's licence

A coffee dealer is an individual who intends to transact in clean coffee produced in Kenya. The licence is issued by AFA Coffee Directorate to traders who intend to buy coffee from the auction (Nairobi Coffee Exchange ), which is scheduled every Tuesday except public holidays. The licence expires on 30^th June every year. Application for the licence can only be made through registered companies.

Coffee liqourer certificate

A coffee liquorer is a coffee expert who is professionally trained in classifying coffee through tasting. As the regulator, AFA Coffee Directorate issues a certificate to qualified applicant(s).

For more information on how to obtain the coffee liquorer certificate, click on the link.

Phytosanitary certificate

Clean coffee movement permit

A clean coffee movement permit is issued to coffee traders to transport their coffee from the warehouse to the point of loading. The permit is issued by AFA Coffee Directorate and is valid for five working days from the date of issue.

International Coffee Organization (ICO) certificate of origin

All exporters of coffee are required to obtain an International Coffee Organization (ICO) certificate of origin for each consignment as per the AFA Coffee Directorate's regulations. The certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS).

Coffee export procedure through the Inland Container Depot (ICD)

Export of coffee can either be done by growers marketers or coffee dealers. The grower marketers export through direct sales where they negotiate prices directly with the buyer while coffee dealers export through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) auction where they buy coffee from marketing agents who sell coffee on behalf of the small holder growers aggregated as co-operative societies and large estate owners. Export of coffee can either be done by grower marketers or coffee dealers. The grower marketers export through direct sales where they negotiate prices directly with the buyer while coffee dealers export through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) auction where they buy coffee from marketing agents who sell coffee on behalf of the smaller holder growers aggregated as co-operative societies and large estate owners.

For more information on how to clear your consignment through the Inland Container Depot (ICD), click on the link.

Coffee export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of coffee can either be done by grower marketers or coffee dealers. The grower marketers export through direct sales where they negotiate prices directly with the buyer while coffee dealers export through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE) auction where they buy coffee from marketing agents who sell coffee on behalf of the smaller holder growers aggregated as co-operative societies and large estate owners.

For more information on how to clear your consignment through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Tea

Export of tea in Kenya is regulated by AFA Tea Directorate. The Directorate has the mandate to promote Kenyan tea in both local and international markets, license tea manufacturing factories, register tea buyers (exporters), tea brokers, tea packers, management agents, and any other person dealing in tea.

Select your type of licence below to get more information on the registration process.

Tea buyer/exporter & importer licence

Issuance of a buyer/exporter and importer licence is regulated by the AFA Tea Directorate. The licence is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea manufacturing licence

A tea manufacturer is company or firm authorized to carry out the business of manufacturing tea for sale, packaging and blending of tea. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea manufacturing licence, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea broker licence

A tea broker is a company or firm established for the purpose of negotiating the purchase or sale of tea between producers and buyers. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea broker licence, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea warehouseman licence

A tea warehouseman licence is issued to companies in the business of storing tea intended for sale from a producer, buyer or packer. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea warehouseman licence, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea packer licence

A tea packer is trader who packs tea into packets intended for sale.AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea packer licence, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) Membership

The East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) is an organization that brings together tea producers (manufacturers), buyers (exporters), brokers, packers and warehousemen to interact commercially at the tea auction and to promote the best interests of the tea trade in Africa. Anyone who intends to take part in the tea auction must first register with EATTA. The auction system has four main categories; producers (manufacturers), brokers, buyers (exporters) and warehousemen.

Select your type of membership below to get more information on the registration process.

Phytosanitary certificate

A phytosanitary certificate certifies that plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. The issuance of the phytosanitary certificate is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment.

Tea export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

AFA Tea Directorate regulated the export of tea as the competent authority in Kenya. A trader is required to first register with the Directorate. All tea(s) for export must be sourced from the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA) auction , and for one to participate, they need to register with EATTA before they can purchase the tea(s) at the auction.

Processed (dry, chilled, and frozen) fish

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Processed fish for export may be processed from land-based or water-based facilities which must be licensed by Kenya Fisheries Service after a series of inspections of the establishment or fishing vessel, and test-run of the processing of fish. For more information on how to register a land-based or water-based facility, select from the options provided below.

Processed fish for export may be processed from land-based facilities which must be licensed by Kenya Fisheries Service after a series of inspections of the establishment and a test-run of the processing of fish.

Processed fish for export may be processed from water-based facilities which must be licensed by Kenya Fisheries Service after a series of inspections of the fishing vessel and a dry-run of both the fishing and the processing of fish.

Dry fish movement permit

A fish movement permit is issued to traders allowing them to move fish and fish products within the country. The issuance of the dry fish movement permit is regulated by Kenya Fisheries Service, through the office of the County Director of fisheries.

Permits per consignment

Export permit for fish and fishery products (FD04)

Export of fish is regulated by Kenya Fisheries Service who issue an export permit for fish and fish products per consignment. For more information on how to obtain an export permit for fish and fish products, click on the link.

Fish export health certificates

Export of fish is regulated by Kenya Fisheries Service who issue an export permit for each consignment to be exported. A fish health certificate is issued after the consignment has been inspected to ascertain that the consignment is free from diseases and fit for human consumption. For more information on how to obtain a fish health certificates for consignments to the European Union (EU) or other markets, select from the options provided below.

Clearance procedures

Processed fish export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of processed (dry, chilled, and frozen) fish is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service who issue an export permit and a fish health certificate per consignment. For more information on how to export your consignment of processed (dry, chilled, and frozen) fish through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Processed fish export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Processed fish export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Live fish

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Live fish movement permit

A fish movement permit is issued to traders allowing them to move fish and fish products within the country. The issuance of the live fish movement permit is regulated by Kenya Fisheries Service, through the office of the County Director of Fisheries. For more information on how to obtain a live fish movement permit, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate (VS21)

Export of live fish is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the consignment meets the conditions outlined by the country of destination, and that the live fish are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Click on the link for more information on how to obtain an international veterinary certificate for live fish.

Fish export health certificates

For more information on how to obtain a fish health certificates for consignments to the European Union (EU) or other markets, select from the options provided below.

EU fish export health certificate

Consignments of fish intended for the European market will be required to be accompanied with an EU fish export health certificate. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click on the link.

Clearance procedures

Live fish export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of live fish is regulated by the Kenya Fisheries Service. The exporter is issued with an export permit and a fish health certificate, per consignment. For more information on how to export your consignment of live fish through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Fresh fish

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Fresh fish movement permit

A fish movement permit is issued to traders allowing them to move fish and fish products within the country. The issuance of the fresh fish movement permit is regulated by Kenya Fisheries Service, through the office of the County Director of fisheries.

Permits

Export permit for fish and fishery products (FD04)

Export of fish is regulated by Kenya Fisheries Service who issue an export permit for fish and fish products per consignment.

Licit drugs

Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) online service portal facilitates processing and issuance of licences and certificates. Pharmacists are therefore required to register and obtain credentials that will be used to access the online service portal.

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Product registration certificate

Product registration is mandatory for new drugs manufactured in Kenya for export. As the regulator, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB), will issue a product registration certificate upon successful product evaluation. Prior to issuance of the certificate, traders are also required to obtain a certificate of analysis from a recognized laboratory and a certificate of good manufacturing practices issued by PPB.

Certificate of good manufacturing practices

For a local manufacturer who intends to manufacture drugs for export, the manufacturer must obtain a certificate of good manufacturing practices which is issued after the manufacturing site has been inspected by inspectors from Pharmacy and Poisons Board to ensure that they have complied with the set good manufacturing practices.

Wholesale dealer's licence

A wholesale dealer is an individual who intends to deal with distribution, storage, importation and exportation of medical products. Registration of wholesale dealers must be one by registered pharmacists. As the regulator, Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) will carry out inspection on the premises prior to issuance of the wholesale dealer's licence. The licence issued expires on 31st December in the year of issue.

Certificate of analysis

A certificate of analysis is a document issued after a drug has been analyzed and evaluated by a recognized laboratory in Kenya upon meeting its product specification. For importation and exportation of a new drug; the certificate must be submitted to Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) to facilitate registration of the drug.

In Kenya there are three main labs that perform product analysis which include:

1. Mission for essential Drugs and Supplies ( MEDS)

2. Drug Analysis and Research unit (DARU)

3. National Quality Control Laboratory (NQCL)

Licit drugs renewals

Product retention certificate

All pharmaceutical products registered in Kenya must be retained by applying for a product retention certificate which is issued by Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). The certificate issued expires on 31st December every year.

Wholesale dealer's licence (renewal)

A wholesale dealer's licence is a mandatory requirement for a trader who intends to deal with distribution, storage, importation and exportation of medical products. The licence is only issued to registered pharmacists as regulated by the Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB). The licence expires on 31st December in the year of issue. Traders are required to lodge applications for renewals not later than 31st December every year.

Permits per consignment

Export permit for licit drugs

Export of licit drugs is regulated by Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) who will issue an export permit for each consignment. Prior to issuance of the permit, exporters must obtain a Dangerous Drugs Authorization (DDA) export permit from PPB in compliance with the Narcotics and Psychotropic substances regulations. The export permits are processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS).

Clearance procedures

Licit drugs export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of licit drugs is regulated by Pharmacy and Poisons Board (PPB) who issue product registration certificates for all new products, licences & certificates, and export permits per consignment. For more information on how to clear your consignment of licit drugs through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Live animals

Sheep and goats

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for sheep and goats intended for slaughter or breeding.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for sheep and goats

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for sheep and goats intended for either slaughter or breeding.

International veterinary certificate for sheep and goats for slaughter (VS20)

The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment. For more information on how to obtain the international veterinary certificate, click on the link.

International veterinary certificate for sheep and goats for breeding (VS20)

Clearance procedures

Sheep and goats export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep and goats export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Export of sheep and goats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Dogs and cats

Export of dogs and cats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for dogs and cats (VS16)

Click on the link for more information on how to obtain an export permit for dogs and cats.

Clearance procedures

Dogs and cats export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of dogs and cats is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Dogs and cats export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Dogs and cats export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Dogs and cats export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Dogs and cats export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Camels

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and the animals are healthy and disease free.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for camels (VS58)

Click on the links for more information on how to obtain an export permit for camels.

Clearance procedures

Camels export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of camels is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Camels export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Camels export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Camels export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Poultry

Export of live poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the live animals meet the conditions outlined by the country of destination, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for live poultry (VS17)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for poultry.

Clearance procedures

Live poultry export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of poultry is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Live poultry export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Live poultry export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Live poultry export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Rabbits

Permits per consignment

Clearance procedures

Rabbits export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of rabbits is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Rabbits export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Rabbits export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Rabbits export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Cattle

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for sheep and goats intended for slaughter or breeding.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for cattle (VS18)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free.

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for cattle intended for either slaughter or breeding.

Cattle for slaughter

Cattle for breeding

Clearance procedures

Cattle export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of cattle is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Isebania OSBP, click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Cattle export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Cattle export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Cattle export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Pigs

Export of pigs is is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who will issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the live animals meet the conditions outlined by the country of destination, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS), and is issued per consignment.

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for pigs (VS29)

Click on the links below for more information on how to obtain an export permit for pigs intended for either slaughter or breeding.

Pigs for slaughter

Pigs for breeding

Clearance procedures

Pigs export procedure through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of pigs is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issues an international veterinary certificate to ascertain the conditions outlined by the country of destination have been met, and that the animals are healthy and disease free. For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Pigs export procedure through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Pigs export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Pigs export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Pesticides

Permits per consignment

Export permit

Export of pesticides is regulated by Pest Control Products Board (PCPB) who issues an export permit for each consignment. The export permits are processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS).

Clearance procedures

Rice

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Sisal

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Marketing agency licence

A marketing agent is an individual, company or cooperative which intends to receive, sell, dispose, export or import sisal fibre. AFA Fibre Crops Directorate regulates issuance of the marketing agency licence to traders. The licence is valid for a period between he 1st July to 30th June. For more information on how to obtain a marketing agency licence, click on the link.

Sisal factory licence

A sisal factory is a premise designated for processing sisal leaf into sisal fibre. AFA Fibre Crops Directorate regulates issuance of the sisal factory licence. The licence issued is categorized based on the source of the fibre as shown below:

1. A holder processing their own leaf.

2. A holder processing their own leaf as well as bought fibre.

The sisal factory licence is valid for a period between 1st July to 30th June. For more information on how to obtain a sisal factory licence, click on the link below.

Sisal spinning licence

A sisal spinning factory is a premise designated for processing sisal fibre for both local and international markets. AFA Fibre Crops Directorate regulates issuance of the sisal spinning licence. The licence is valid for a period between 1st July to 30th June. For more information on how to obtain a sisal spinning licence, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Sisal export permit

Export of sisal must be done by marketing agents registered with A FA Fibre Crops Directorate. All agents are therefore required to obtain a sisal export permit for each consignment. The sisal export permits are processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS). For more information on how to obtain a sisal export permit, click on the link.

Phytosanitary certificate

A phytosanitary certificate is a certificate that certifies plant and plant products are free from regulated pests and conforms with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. Issuance of the phytosanitary certificate is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment. For more information on how to obtain a phytosanitary certificate, click on the link.

Clearance procedures

Seeds

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) who will issue a certificate of registration to traders intending to engage in the local trade or export of seeds, and the traders are required to first register with KEPHIS as seed merchants. The certificate is valid for one calendar year. Failure to renew the seed merchant certificate of registration for two consecutive years leads to loss of status as a registered seed merchant and will require a fresh application of the trader as a new applicant.

Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) testing report

Maize Lethal Necrosis Disease (MLND) is a result of a combination of two viruses; Maize Chlorotic Mottle virus and Sugarcane Mosaic virus which affect maize crops. Seed merchants dealing in maize seed require to have their seeds tested for MLND. Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) will test a sample of the seed crop and issue a pest diagnosis report.

Seed certification

All seeds of all crops for export must be tested and certified by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) and meet the gazetted minimum standards. For more information on how to obtain a seed testing certificate, click on the link.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Seeds export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Seed exporters must register with KEPHIS as exporters and as seed merchants. Seeds intended for export must be tested and certified by KEPHIS who will issue a germination test certificate and a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment. For more information on how to clear your consignment of seeds through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

Seeds export procedure through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Seeds export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of seeds is regulated by Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). Seed exporters must register with KEPHIS as exporters and as seed merchants. Seeds intended for export must be tested and certified by KEPHIS who will issue a germination test certificate and a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment. For more information on how to clear your consignment of seeds through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Wool

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate of wool (VS24)

Export of wool is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate after inspection of each consignment The international veterinary certificate is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS).

Clearance procedures

Wool export procedure through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of wool is regulated by Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS)who issue an international veterinary certificate per consignment, to ascertain that the consignment is pest free and meets the standards and requirements of the importing country. For more information on how to clear your consignment of wool through Malaba OSBP, click the link.

Wool export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Animal feeds

Permits per consignment

Export permit for animal feeds (VS25)

Export of animal feeds is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an export permit per consignment for the export of animal feeds.

Clearance procedures

Animal feeds export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of animal feeds is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an export permit per consignment to ascertain it is disease free and meets the standards of the importing country. For more information on how to clear your consignment of animal feeds through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Meat and meat products

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

A slaughterhouse is a facility where animals are slaughtered for human consumption. Anyone intending to export meat and meat products, must first register the export slaughterhouse with the Directorate of Veterinary Services, who will inspect the premises to ensure that the slaughterhouse's operations work end to end prior to issuance of an export slaughterhouse licence. The licence is valid for a period between 1st January to 31st December.

Permits per consignment

Export permit for meat and meat products (VS28)

Export of meat and meat products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an export permit for each consignment. A risk assessment outcome from the country of origin will be carried out; this will then facilitate issuance of the import permit from the country of destination. The export permit is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS)

Clearance procedures

Meat and meat products export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of meat and meat products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an export permit for each consignment to ascertain the consignment is disease free and is fit for human consumption. For more information on how to clear your consignment of meat and meat products through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Honey and other apiary products

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for honey and other apiary products (VS61)

Export of honey and other apiary products such as, beeswax, flower pollen, bee pollen, and royal jelly, are regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), who issue an export permit per consignment for the export of honey and other apiary products.

Clearance procedures

Honey and other apiary products export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of honey and other apiary products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an international veterinary certificate to ascertain that the consignment is disease free and is fit for human consumption. For more information on how to clear your consignment of honey and other apiary products through the Port of Mombasa. click on the link.

Pyrethrum

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Processor registration certificate

Export of pyrethrum and pyrethrum products is regulated by AFA Miraa, Pyrethrum, and Other Industrial Crops Directorate (MPICD), whose mandate is to advice the Government and the industry on matters related to pyrethrum and other industrial crops production and marketing, as well as promote development and adoption of standards for labeling, packaging, grading, transporting and storing products in compliance with local and international standards, among others.

A trader wishing to export pyrethrum must first register as a processor with MPICD who issue a registration certificate. For more information on how to obtain the certificate of registration, click on the link.

Export licence

Permits per consignment

Export permit

Export of pyrethrum and pyrethrum products is regulated by AFA Miraa, Pyrethrum, and Other Industrial Crops Directorate (POICD). A trader wishing to export pyrethrum must obtain an export permit for each consignment to be exported. For more information on how to obtain an export permit for pyrethrum, click on the link.

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Train and register with Kenya TradeNet System (KESWS)

The Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS) is an electronic platform that facilitates the processing and issuance of permits, import declaration forms (IDF) and declaration of goods. Traders are required to register with Kenya Trade Network Agency (KENTRADE) as either exporters or importers and get trained on how to lodge documents on KESWS. The traders are then issued with user credentials which enable them to login and access the System.

For more information on how to train and register with KESWS, please select from options below.

Training on Kenya TradeNet System (KESWS)

The Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS) is an electronic platform that facilitates the processing and issuance of permits, import declaration forms (IDF) and declaration of goods.

For more information on how to apply for training on KESWS, click on the link.

The Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS) is an electronic platform that facilitates the processing and issuance of permits, import declaration forms (IDF) and declaration of goods.

For more information on how to register as a user on KESWS, click on the link.

Permits

Export certificate

An export certificate is issued by AFA Horticultural Crops Directorate (HCD) to an exporter of horticultural produce (fresh fruits, vegetables, plants and flowers) as an indication that AFA HCD has cleared the consignment for export.

Certificate of origin

A certificate of origin is a document that confirms that the goods in a particular export consignment have been produced, manufactured or processed in a particular country. Certificates of origin are categorized into; preferential or non - preferential and are issued per consignment.

A preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) for exports where trade agreements have been entered into with Kenya and other regions such as East African Community (EAC), Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA), European Union (EU), African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) or Generalised System of Preferences (GSP). A non - preferential certificate of origin is an export document issued by the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) that confirms the country of origin of goods being exported.

Select your type of certificate for more information on how to obtain one.

EAC certificate of origin

The EAC certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the East African Community (EAC) region. The certificate is issued per consignment.

EU certificate of origin

The European Union (EU) certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the European community. The certificate is issued per consignment.

COMESA certificate of origin

The COMESA certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported within the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) region. The certificate is issued per consignment.

AGOA certificate of origin

The African Growth & Opportunity Act (AGOA) certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported to a country within the AGOA trade Act. The certificate is issued per consignment.

GSP certificate of origin

The Generalised System of Preferences (GSP) certificate of origin is required for goods obtained, manufactured, produced or processed in Kenya, and are to be exported to a member state. The certificate is issued per consignment.

Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) is the umbrella body of the private sector in Kenya. The Chamber is an autonomous, non-profit, membership-based and private sector lobby institution. Membership to the Chamber is not mandatory however, membership is diverse and has benefits such as networking opportunities, training consultancy, customer referrals and credibility in your business to mention a few.

Certificate of origin

The Certificate of Origin (COO) is an international trade document which certifies that a certain product being exported is wholly manufactured, produced, processed or obtained from the exporting country. Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) has the mandate to issue the (ordinary/non-preferential) COO to all exporters of goods originating from Kenya.

Food hygiene licence

A food hygiene licence is required for all facilities that process and package products that are for human consumption, e.g packhouses. The licence is issued by Port Health Services or by Public Health Officers in respective County governments. This procedure only applies to exporters.

Genetically modified organism (GMO) free certificate

The licence is required for export of produce that are globally known/suspected to be of possible Genetically modified organism e.g., maize(add more commodities). The licence is issued by the National Biosafety Authority (NBA) per consignment. The market requirements in the country of destination will determine the need for the GMO certificate.

Export health certificate

An export health certificate is required for the export of all commodities that are for human consumption. Issuance of the certificate is regulated by Port Health Services and is required for each consignment for export.