EXPORT

Commodities

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.

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.

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, and are expected to know the market requirements of their export market.

Live animals

Sheep & 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 & goats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) above USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep & goats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of sheep and goats valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Sheep & 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 & 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 & 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 & 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. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of sheep and goats through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Dogs & 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 & cats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Dogs & cats export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Dogs & cats export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of dogs and cats through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

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

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

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

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. Information on global standards for transportation of pets by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of dogs and cats through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Dogs & cats 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 Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above USD 2,000

Export of live 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.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of live poultry valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of live poultry valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

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. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of poultry through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

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)

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 Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Busia 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 Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Live poultry export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Live poultry export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

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 the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Rabbits

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for rabbits (VS44)

Export of rabbits 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 rabbits.

Clearance procedures

Rabbits export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Rabbits export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of rabbits through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, click on the link.

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)

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. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of rabbits through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

Rabbits 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 Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

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. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of camels through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

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)

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 Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Busia 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 Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Camels export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Camels export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

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 the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

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 Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Cattle export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of cattle through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

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)

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. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of cattle through Moi International Airport, click on the link.

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 Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued above USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs valued above USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP) valued below USD 2,000

For more information on how to clear your consignment of pigs valued below USD 2,000 through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA)

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. Information on global standards for transportation of live animals by air can be accessed here. For more information on how to export your consignment of pigs through Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), click on the link.

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)

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 Malaba OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Busia 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 Busia OSBP, click on the link.

Pigs export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Pigs export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

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.

Coffee

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

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 buyer'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 liquorer 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).

Renewals

Permits per consignment

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).

Export health certificate

Clearance procedures

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

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

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 registration certificate

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

Tea manufacturing registration certificate

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 registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea broker registration certificate

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 registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea warehouseman registration certificate

A tea warehouseman registration certificate 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 registration certificate, which is valid for a period between 1^st July to 30^th June.

Tea packer registration certificate

A tea packer is trader who packs tea into packets intended for sale. AFA Tea Directorate regulates issuance of the tea packer registration certificate, 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 organisation 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.

Any person, or company engaged in buying tea from Africa.

Any person, or company actively engaged in the growing and/or manufacture of tea, or as agents for tea growers and/or tea manufacturers in Africa.

Any person, or company established in Africa for the purpose of negotiations of the purchase or sale of tea between members of the Association.

Any person, or company established in Africa warehousing teas being sold in accordance with EATTA General Trading Rules and EATTA Trading Regulations.

Any person, or company not falling within the other member categories (buyer, producer, broker, warehouse or packer) and is in the support business of the Association.

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Tea export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

AFA Tea Directorate regulates the export of tea as the competent authority in Kenya. A trader is required to first register with the Directorate prior to exporting.

For more information on how to export a consignment of tea through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Sisal

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Regulation of fibre crops is done by AFA Fibre Crops Directorate who require traders to register with the Directorate prior to issuance of licences.

Set up a new fibre crops products manufacturing factory

Setting up of a manufacturing factory is regulated by the AFA Fibre Crops Directorate who issue a preliminary approval to allow applicant(s) set up the factory. Thereafter, the Directorate will inspect the premises prior to issuance of a certificate of compliance.

For more information on the process, click on the link.

A manufacturer is any individual who intends to carry out baling, brushing, seed cotton milling, textile milling, decorticating, ginning, spinning, or weaving, and textile milling pf fibre crops and includes the distribution, labelling and packaging fibre and fibre crop for sale. Regulation of fibre crops manufacturers is done by AFA Fibre Crops Directorate who require traders to register with the Directorate prior to issuance of a manufacturer's licence. The licence is valid for one financial year, beginning 1st July to 30th June.

For more information on how to register and obtain a manufacturer's licence, click on the link.

A retailer is an individual who trades in fibre or fibre crops. Regulation of fibre crops retailers is done by AFA Fibre Crops Directorate who require traders to first register with the Directorate prior to issuance of the licence. The licence is valid for one financial year, beginning 1st July to 30th June.

For more information on how to register and obtain a retailer 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

Clearance procedures

Forest products

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

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 Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of seeds 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 seeds through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Seeds export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of seeds is regulated by the 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 seeds through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

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 Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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

Seeds export procedure through Busia 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.

Milk & milk products

Permits per consignment

International veterinary certificate for milk and milk products (VS27)

Export of milk and milk products is regulated by the Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an export permit for each consignment. Prior to the application and issuance of the permit, a risk assessment is carried out in the importing country to ensure that the consignment meets the sanitary requirements of the country of destination and facilitates the issuance of an import permit by the competent authority in that country. The export permit is processed through the Kenya National TradeNet System (KESWS). For more information on how to obtain the international veterinary certificate for milk and milk products, click on the link.

Export permit for milk and milk products

Export of milk and milk products is regulated by Kenya Dairy Board (KDB). A trader intending to export milk and milk products must obtain an export permit for each consignment. For more information on how to obtain an export permit for milk and milk products, click on the link.

Clearance procedures

Milk and milk products export procedure through Moi International Airport (MIA)

Import of milk and milk products is regulated by Kenya Dairy Board who issue an import permit and Directorate of Veterinary Services who issue an international Veterinary certificate for each consignment.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of milk and milk roducts thrugh Moi International Airport (MIA), click on the link.

Milk and milk products export procedure through Taveta-Holili OSBP

Import of milk and milk products is regulated by Kenya Dairy Boar(KDB) who issue an import permit and Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS) who issue an international veterinary certificate for each consignment.

For more information on how to clear your consignment of milk and milk products through the Taveta-Holili OSBP, click on the link.

Tobacco

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitary certificate

Clearance procedures

Tobacco export procedure through Lunga Lunga One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through Lunga Lunga OSBP, click on the link.

Tobacco export procedure through Taveta-Holili One Stop Border Post (OSBP)

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

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through Namanga One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

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

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through Isebania One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

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

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through Malaba One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

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

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through Busia One Stop Border Post (OSBP), click on the link.

Tobacco export procedure through Eldoret International Airport (EIA)

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through Eldoret International Airport (EIA), click on the link.

Tobacco export procedure through the Port of Mombasa

Export of tobacco 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 tobacco through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.

Grains

Preliminary registrations, licences and certificates

Permits per consignment

Phytosanitar