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.
Kenya National Chamber of Commerce & 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.
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.
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 the link.
This procedure applies to first time traders who require to obtain a preferential certificate of origin during export. Traders are required to register with the Kenya Revenue Authority’s (KRA) Rules of Origin Section to obtain a registration letter. The letter confirms the country of origin of the goods to be exported and is a requirement when applying for the preferential certificate of origin.
A phytosanitary certificate certifies that plants & plant products are free from regulated pests and conform with other phytosanitary requirements of the importing country. Traders are required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment, and are expected to know the market requirements of their intended export market. The certificate is issued by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS). For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
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. For more information on how to obtain the COO, please select from the options below.
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. The AfCFTA certificate of origin is issued by the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA), Rules of Origin Section. For more information on how to obtain a non-preferential certificate of origin, select from the options below.
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. For more information on how to obtain the certificate, click the link.
Export of pyrethrum is regulated by AFA Miraa, Pyrethrum and Other Industrial Crops Directorate (MPICD) who issue a registration certificate, export licence and an export permit for each consigment. Exporters of pyrethrum are also required to obtain a phytosanitary certificate for each consignment.
For more information on how to clear your consignemnt through the Port of Mombasa, click on the link.