No.
|
Title
|
Period
|
Content
|
Participants
|
Support
|
2021 / 2022 FY
|
162 |
Training of KEPHIS inspectors on inspections of Dianthus and USDA requirements June 2022 |
|
Inspections for Dianthus and USDA market requirements for Dianthus
|
17th Persons |
KEPHIS |
161 |
USDA requirements for Dianthus Training of Beauty line staff 15th June, 2022 |
15th June 2022 |
USDA market requirements for Dianthus |
10 persons |
KEPHIS |
160 |
Seed Systems Group Training of seed inspectors and analysts 13 -17 June, 2022 |
13th to 17th June, 2022 |
Seed certification and Lab seed analysis |
12 persons |
Seed systems group |
159 |
Training on HACCP by UNIDO 9th to 13th May, 2022. |
9th to 13th May, 2022 |
HACCP requirements in production facility |
45 persons |
UNIDO |
158 |
Training of KEPHIS Inspectors for Phytosanitary Procedures of Plant Products under EU-Markup 17-19th May 2022 at NAKURU ATC, Nakuru |
17th to 19th May, 2022 |
Phytosanitary Procedures of Plant Products and EU market requirements |
17 persons |
UNIDO |
157 |
Study visit by the Somali Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Services (SARIS) 24th to 25th May, 2022 at KEPHIS |
24th to 25th May, 2022 |
Phytosanitary inspections at point of exit, Pesticide residue analysis and overview of pest diagnostics |
12 persons |
COLEACP |
156 |
Training under UNIDO on FSSC 22000 on 25th to 29th April, 2022 |
25th to 29th April, 2022 |
FSSC 22000 requirements in production facility |
38 persons |
UNIDO |
155 |
Training Budget for Technical Personnel from the Horticulture Industry 25th to 29th April, 2022 |
25th to 29th April, 2022 |
MRLs, Srayer techniques |
11 persons |
Self sponsored |
154 |
Training on identification and Management False Codling Moth and other Lepidopterans pests on 15th March 2022 at KHE Ontilili Farm, Nanyuki. |
15th March, 2022 |
Field identification of FCM |
23 persons |
Self sponsored |
153 |
Training of Rwanda National seed Laboratory analysts in KEPHIS Nakuru held from 14th to 30th March 2022 |
14th to 30th March, 2022 |
ISTA requirements Lab seed analysis |
3 persons |
Rwanda Government |
152 |
Training on Bacteriology Techniques for Diagnostics of plant pathogens in Kephis pqbs 21-25 Feb 2022 |
21st to 25th February, 2022 |
Techniques in diagnosis - bacteriology |
8 persons |
KEPHIS |
151 |
Assessor Training ISO/IEC 17025:297 held from 7th -11th Feb, 2022. |
7th to 11th February, 2022 |
ISO 17025:297 |
24 persons |
UNIDO |
150 |
Training on Uncertainity Of Measurment – Testing held from 3rd -4th Feb, 2022. |
3rd to 4th February, 2022 |
Uncertainity of measurement - testing |
25 persons |
UNIDO |
149 |
Method validation based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Training under UNIDO 2022 held on 31st January to 2nd Feb, 2022. |
31st January and 2nd February, 2022 |
Method validation |
22 persons |
UNIDO |
148 |
Training on Measurement - Traceability Training under UNIDO held from 25th to 26th November 2021 |
25th to 26th November, 2021 |
Measurement traceability |
25 persons |
UNIDO |
147 |
Isiolo County staff training on pesticide residue analysis in fresh produce 8th to 19th November, 2021. |
8th to 19th November, 2021 |
Pesticide residue analysis on fresh produce |
2 persons |
County Government of Isiolo. |
146 |
Burundi High Delegation guided study tour on 4th November, 2021. |
4th November, 2021 |
Awareness on Kenya seed certification system, phytosanitary issues and food safety |
6 persons |
CABI |
145 |
Diagnostic Training on Mealybugs and their Parasitoids for Eastern Africa 1st to 21st November, 2021 |
1st to 21st November, 2021 |
Laboratory identification of mealybugs and their parasitoids |
15 persons |
FAO |
144 |
Training Report of USDA Dianthus Facilities Staff Held At Lakeside Hotel Naivasha on 18th And 19th October, 2021 |
18th to 19th October, 2021 |
USDA Market requirements for Dianthus |
15 persons |
KEPHIS |
143 |
Training of Laboratory Technicians in Department of Agricultural Research Service, Malawi on Cassava Micro Propagation 25th-30th October 2021 at Bvumbwe Station, Thyolo District Malawi. |
25th to 30th October, 2021 |
Cassava micro propagation |
9 persons |
GIZ |
142 |
Training Of Rose Flower Production Managers on the Systems Approach Management of FCM In Roses In Mwanzo Lodge, Flower Business Park, Naivasha 21st October 2021 |
21st October 2021 |
Systems Approach Management of FCM In Roses |
31 persons |
RIIP |
141 |
Two day Virtual training for Phytosanitary staff on ISPM 8 and 14 13th and 14th Oct, 2021 |
13th and 14th Oct, 2021 |
ISPM 8 and 14 |
10 persons |
Land O’ Lakes (Trace) |
140 |
Training of KEPHIS Mombasa staff on ODK and surveillance 4th and 5th Oct, 2021 |
4th and 5th October, 2021 |
Open data tools |
18 persons |
COPE |
139 |
Training on PRA and scanning Horizon in Naivasha 20th to 24th September 2021. |
20th to 24th September 2021 |
Pest Risk Analysis and horizon scanning |
10 persons |
CABI |
138 |
Study tour for Rwanda NPPO 13th to 17th September 2021 at KEPHIS HQ. |
13th to 17th September 2021 |
Phytosanitary issues Seed issues and food safety |
6 persons |
Government of Rwanda |
137 |
Training of growers and exporters of cut flowers on system approach for False Codling Moth (FCM) Management, Challenges and success & Australian market requirements on 16th September, 2021 online. |
16th September, 2021 |
System approach for False Codling Moth (FCM) Management, Challenges and success & Australian market requirements |
60 persons |
COPE |
136 |
Study tour Congolese lecturers in KEPHIS Nakuru in the month of August 2021 |
August, 2021 |
Seed certification |
10 persons |
Catholic university Bukavu Congo |
135 |
Training of Dummen Orange Kenya on pest diagnostics and lab practices in July, 2021 at KEPHIS PQBS
|
July, 2021 |
Pest diagnostics |
1 person |
Dummen Orange Kenya |
134 |
Training on PRA and Scanning Horizon in Naivasha Resort on 26th to 30th July, 2021 |
26th to 30th July, 2021 |
- Pest Risk Analysis and Horizon Scanning
|
15 officers |
CABI |
133 |
Training on ISO 17065, on 21st to 23rd July at KALRO Naivasha |
on 21st to 23rd July |
ISO 17065 |
10 officers |
RIIP |
2020 / 2021 FY
|
132
|
Training on ODK for Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru and Embu Staff
|
21st July – 12th August 2020 July 2019
|
· Support inputting of real-time data
|
23
|
RIIP
|
133
|
Training for KEPHIS staff and growers
|
24th to 27th August, 2020
|
· Pest management, documentation and farm audits on from
|
63 (41 staff trained and 22 growers)
|
RIIP
|
134
|
Training on Nursery Establishment for persons with disability
|
Murang’a County on 4th and 4th September, 2020
|
· Nursery management skills to be disabled for income generation
|
20
|
RIIP
|
135
|
Training on seed certification and PVP for farmer groups
|
KEPHIS Hq. 21st to 23rd October, 2020
|
· Seed certification for farmers to change from informal to formal seed systems
|
10
|
Agriexperience
|
136
|
Pest free areas of production training for KEPHIS staff (physical and online course)
|
13th October, 2020
|
· Management of pest free areas
|
32
|
RIIP
|
137
|
Training of KEPHIS staff
|
26th - 30th October 2020 by SBC Africa limited
KEPHIS Nakuru from 26th - 30th October 2020 by SBC Africa limited
|
· Best practices for catering and accommodation training
|
7
|
COPE
|
138
|
Online training for south Sudan officers on PRA
|
16th to 20th November, 2020
|
· PRA Skills for trade
|
10
|
University of Missouri
|
139
|
Training of KEPHIS-Mombasa and JKIA lab staff on pest reference collection
|
2nd to 6th November 2020 at KEPHIS Muguga
|
· Skills on pest reference collection
|
4
|
FERA & RIIP
|
140
|
Training of KEPHIS Naivasha region staff
|
3rd November 2020
|
· Sampling plants for planting for identification of Xyllella and other pathogens of interest to EU market.
|
6
|
RIIP
|
141
|
Training on Tomato Brown rugose fruit virus for production staff
|
Bilashaka Ltd in Naivasha on 4th November 2020
|
· Pest scouting with focus on Tomato Brown rugose fruit virus
|
10
|
RIIP
|
142
|
Training for Nursery operators (women and Youth groups)
|
Kitui County 17th December, 2020
|
· Skills on plant nursery management.
|
25
|
RIIP
|
143
|
Training on ODK for Kisumu border post officers
|
January, 2021
|
· Support inputting of real-time data
|
4
|
RIIP
|
144
|
Awareness training to support farmer group(NARIGP)
|
Kitale Regional Office
|
· Undertake soil analysis for fertility evaluation and water analysis for irrigation suitability
|
40
|
RIIP
|
145
|
Inspectors’ refresher training on enhanced protocols for pest free places of production (PFPP)
|
19th February, 2021 – virtual training
|
· Protocols for pest free places of production.
|
59
|
RIIP
|
146
|
Training for scouts, production supervisors and Quality controllers
|
2nd March, 2021 at Flower Business Park, Naivasha
|
· Pest scouting for exporters
|
59
|
RIIP
|
147
|
Training of scouts, production supervisors and QCS of rose cut flowers farms
|
3rd march, 2021 in Naivasha Tulaga flowers limited (Marula farm) - Moi North Lake
|
· On system approach in management of FCM.
|
49
|
RIIP
|
148
|
Training of scouts, production supervisors and QCs
|
Rainforest Farmland ltd on 9th March, 2021
|
· On the systems approach on FCM management emphasis on FCM.
|
42
|
RIIP
|
149
|
Training on tissue culture for potato growers
|
Nyandarua County on April, 21st 2021
|
· On tissue culture work
|
17
|
RIIP
|
150
|
Training of Pwani University officer on analysis of environmental contaminants
|
KEPHIS ACL from 12th to 15th April, 2021
|
· Analytical chemistry work
|
1
|
Self-sponsored
|
151
|
Training of MEA fertilizer staff on analysis of quality of fertilizer
|
KEPHIS ACL from 19th to 23rd April, 2021
|
· Analytical chemistry work
|
1
|
Self-sponsored
|
152
|
Training on tissue culture for potato growers
|
Molo on 26 th May, 2021
|
· On tissue culture work
|
40
|
RIIP
|
153
|
Flowers exporters training
|
Nakuru County on 4th June, 2021
|
· On FCM, market requirements and other issues.
|
58
|
RIIP
|
154
|
Training of Dummen orange laboratory officer
|
KEPHIS PQBS June, 2021
|
· On pest identification
|
1
|
Self-sponsored
|
155
|
Training of Laboratory technicians of Department of Agricultural Research Service in Malawi through COPE
|
25th-30th October 2021
|
. On Cassava micro propagation
|
9
|
COPE
|
156
|
Online workshop on Determination of Pest Status (ISPM 8) and Systems Approach for Pest Risk Management (ISPM 14)
|
25th-30th October 2021
|
. Market access and sustenance
|
10
|
COPE
|
157
|
Training of KEPHIS Mombasa staff on ODK
|
4th and 5th October, 2021
|
|
18
|
COPE
|
158
|
Training on PRA and scanning Horizon in Naivasha
|
20th to 24th September 2021
|
|
10
|
COPE
|
159
|
Study tour for Rwanda NPPO
|
KEPHIS HQ 13th to 17th September 2021
|
|
6
|
COPE
|
160
|
Training of growers and exporters of cut flowers on system approach for False Codling Moth (FCM) Management, Challenges and success & Australian market requirements
|
Online 16th September, 2021
|
|
60
|
|
161
|
Study tour Congolese lecturers in KEPHIS Nakuru
|
Nakuru August 2021
|
|
10
|
|
162
|
Training of Dummen Orange Kenya on pest diagnostics and lab practices
|
KEPHIS PQBS July, 2021
|
|
1
|
COPE
|
163
|
Training on PRA and scanning Horizon in Naivasha Resort
|
26th to 30th July, 2021
|
. On Cassava micro propagation
|
15
|
COPE
|
164
|
Training on ISO 17065 for KEPHIS officers
|
KALRO Naivasha 21st to 23rd July
|
. On Cassava micro propagation
|
10
|
COPE
|
2019 / 2020
|
104
|
Training of farmers and agricultural staff
|
Busia County, Nambale town, Khwilare catholic church on 25th July 2019
|
· Identification of sweet potato and cassava pest and importance of clean planting materials
|
100
|
RIIP
|
105
|
Training on ICS and ODK for JKIA inspectors
|
16th to 17th July, 2019 at KEPHIS JKIA
|
· Skills to work with ICS and ODK
|
48
|
COPE
|
106
|
Inspectors and quality controllers training
|
KAA training Academy on 1st and 2nd Augugst, 2019
|
· Quality standards of fresh fruits and vegetables
|
35
|
COPE
|
107
|
Loop mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) training of KEPHIS staff
|
KEPHIS PQBS on 6th to 8th August, 2019
|
· Use of LAMP diagnosis of plant viruses
|
9
|
RIIP
|
108
|
Training on seed potato production and certification for various stakeholders
|
KEPHIS Hq
12th to 16th August, 2019
|
· To acquire skills on seed potato production and certification
|
25
|
COPE
|
109
|
Training of technical personnel in the horticulture industry
|
KEPHIS Hq
10th to 13th September, 2019
|
· Safe use of pesticides
|
20
|
COPE and Foodscap
|
110
|
Training for KEPHIS staff and scouts in the horticulture industry
|
KEPHIS Hq 16th to 18th Sept 2019
|
· New EU requirements and pest identification
|
47
|
COPE and Dutch Government
|
111
|
Practical training on small RNA library preparation from plant tissues and bio informatics sequence analysis for KEPHIS Staff
|
KEPHIS Muguga
23rd to 27th September, 2019
|
· Detection of viruses
|
9
|
COPE
|
112
|
Training on ODK for KEPHIS staff
|
KEPHIS Naivasha
15th to 18th October, 2019
|
· for use during farm inspections and system audits
|
10
|
COPE
|
113
|
Fundamentals of risk management for KEPHIS staff
|
28th Oct to 1st Nov 2019
|
· For project risk management
|
2
|
COPE
|
114
|
Training of youth groups in Muranga County
|
KALRO Kandara 21st to 22nd Oct 2019
|
· Fruit tree nursery establishment
|
20
|
RIIP
|
115
|
Cassava virus diagnostic training
|
KEPHIS PQBS 28th Oct to 1st Nov 2019
|
· Acquire more skills on virus diagnostics
|
10
|
COPE
|
116
|
Training farmer groups in nyamira county
|
5th Nov 2019 in Nyamira County
|
· fruit tree nursery operation
|
20
|
COPE/RIIP
|
117
|
Farmers training on Nursery Establishment and management in Nyamira County
|
6th November, 2019 at Nyamaiya in Nyamira County
|
· Nursery Establishment and management
|
44
|
COPE/RIIP
|
118
|
Sudan agriculture officials study tour
|
2nd to 9th November, 2019 in KEPHIS
|
· Various KEPHIS operations
|
4
|
COPE
|
119
|
Training of KEPHIS Busia OSBP clients and stakeholders on KEPHIS mandate services
|
14th Nov 2019 in Busia County
|
· The plant import and quarantine regulatory system (ICS)
· The Export certification system ECS
|
50
|
RIIP
|
120
|
Training on Mobile Data Collection Tools Including Open Data Kit (Odk) for KEPHIS staff
|
14-15th November, 2019 At KEPHIS Mombasa
|
· Mobile Data Collection Tools Including Open Data Kit (Odk)
|
6
|
RIIP
|
121
|
Nursery establishment and management training Muranga County
|
29th November 2019 in Muranga County
|
· Nursery establishment and management
|
20
|
RIIP
|
122
|
Training for Tanzania Bureau of Standards
|
KEPHIS HQ ACL 2nd to 6th Dec, 2019
|
· heavy metal analysis
|
2
|
COPE
|
123
|
National reference Laboratory workshop for KEPHIS staff by FERA
|
KEPHIS PQBS 9th to 13th Dec 2019
|
· National reference Laboratory
|
18
|
COPE
|
124
|
Training of Kenya cuttings staff
|
KEPHIS PQBS 9th to 13th December, 2019
|
· on DNA Barcoding for pest identification training
|
2
|
COPE
|
2018 / 2019
|
79
|
Training on MLN
|
30th to 31st July 2018 at kephis headquarters – Karen-Nairobi and naivasha MLN screening site
|
· Training on MLN rapid diagnostic kits and MLN-free seed production
|
53 (Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania)
|
AATF
|
80
|
Kirinyaga Country farmers sweet potato awareness
|
23rd Augsut 2018, Kutus.
|
· Kirinyaga Country farmers sweetpotato awareness on clean planting material
|
101
|
RIIP
|
81
|
Training of Trainers for the Southern Africa Seed trade Project
|
17th to 21st September 2018, Kenya
|
· The countries were able to share knowledge and experiences on the process of conducting VCU and DUS test especially on data collection, data analysis and report writing.
· They were able to compare notes on variety registration, record keeping on released varieties (National and regional Variety catalogues) and on issues of PBR.
|
18 (Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe)
|
Feed the Future Seed Trade Organization
|
82
|
5th Regional Workshop On Application Of International Quality Standards For Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFV)
|
17th to 21st September 2018,
KEPHIS Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya
|
· Enhance working relationships in application of standards for FFV within the region and internationally.
· Share countries’ experiences on application of standards for FFV.
· Demonstrate practical application of standards for FFV
· Understanding and implementation of traceability in marketing of FFV
|
40 (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi)
|
COPE, FOODSCAP, RIIP, Participants fees
|
83
|
Cassava Virus Diagnostics Training
|
26th to 28th September 2018
|
· Hands on training on molecular detection of cassava viral diseases.
· Improve skills on cassava virus diagnostics for routine application in virus indexing of cassava germplasm.
· Establishing future collaborations with the Germany company (DSMZ) in the area of plant health.
|
9
|
COPE, IITA, DSMZ
|
84
|
Method Validation And Uncertainty Of Measurements Under ISO/IEC 17025:2017
|
15th to 18th October 2018
|
· Basic statistics, introduction to method validation, validation performance parameters and validation sequence, method validation tools.
· How to identify sources of uncertainties during testing in the laboratory as well the requirements as per the ISO 17025 standard
|
20
|
RIIP/COPE Funding
|
85
|
Seed growers training
|
1st November, 2018, little Nile hotel, Homabay county
|
· Growers and Extension staff involved in Orphan crops were trained on management of the seed crop
|
64
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
86
|
Training of Horticultural Exporters in Meru and Laikipia Counties
|
10th January 2019 in Nanyuki
|
· Training on issues of GAP, pesticide residue management
|
92
|
RIIP/COPE
|
87
|
Training of seed inspectors on identification of potato diseases during certification
|
14th to 18th January 2019 at KEPHIS PQBS
|
· Training on seed potato diseases/pest inspection and certification.
|
10
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
88
|
Training on maize lethal necrosis disease diagnostics for KEPHIS Inspectors
|
29th to 30th January 2019 at maize lethal necrosis screening facility in Naivasha.
|
· Assessment and testing with rapid diagnostic kits.
|
8
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
89
|
Kapsoit youth training
|
KEPHIS HQ Nairobi- Kenya from 21st to 22nd February, 2019
|
· Nursery management and certification.
|
13
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
90
|
Malawi ministry of Agriculture staff
|
24th to 30th March, 2019
|
· Learning visit to KEPHIS HQ and KEPHIS Nakuru
|
8
|
COPE
|
91
|
Somalia Ministry of Agriculture staff (Group 1)
|
KEPHIS HQ and Nakuru group 1 on 25th and 26th March, 2019
|
· Study tour
|
10
|
COPE
|
92
|
Technical staff and sprayer operators training in the horticulture industry
|
26th to 29th March, 2019
|
· Proper spray techniques.
· Current SPS issues.
|
50
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
93
|
Somalia Ministry of Agriculture staff (Group 2)
|
2 on 8th April, 2019
|
· Learning visit to KEPHIS HQ and KEPHIS Nakuru
|
8
|
COPE
|
94
|
Uganda Ministry of Agriculture staff
|
3rd to 17th April, 2019 at KEPHIS ACL HQ
|
· Training on pesticide formulation and pesticide residue analysis
|
1
|
COPE
|
95
|
Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture staff
|
4th to 25th April, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ
|
· Hands on training on Pest Risk analysis.
|
2
|
COPE
|
96
|
KEPHIS Inspectors training
|
1st to 5th April, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ
|
· Accreditation of pest risk analysis phytosanitary practitioner
|
11
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
97
|
KEPHIS Inspectors training
|
Plant Quarantine & Biosecurity Station (PQBS) Muguga from 8th – 10th April, 2019
|
· Plants for planting certification
|
11
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
98
|
The county information officers and agricultural reporters forum.
|
2nd and 3rd May, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ
|
· Training on SPS issues for reporters.
|
22
|
COPE
|
99
|
KEPHIS staff training
|
13th to 14th May, 2019 at KEPHIS Kenya
|
· Hands on training on field deployable LAMP assay for ralstonia diagnosis
|
30
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
100
|
Training for KEPHIS inspectors on GIS and Mapping
|
3rd to 7th June, 2019 at KEPHIS hq
|
· GIS and Mapping
|
11
|
Foodscap/COPE funding
|
101
|
Study tour for the Uganda High level to Kenya
|
3rd to 7th June, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ
|
· Study tour to bench mark KEPHIS and the export horticulture sector in Kenya
|
15
|
COPE
|
102
|
training for KEPHIS Staff on Headquarters
|
10th to 15th June, 2019 at KEPHIS
|
· Branding and customer satisfaction
|
17
|
COPE
|
103
|
Private seed inspectors and analysts training
|
KEPHIS HQ and KEPHIS Nakuru on 17th to 28th June, 2019
|
· Skills in seed inspection and lab analysis
|
12
|
COPE
|
2017 / 2018
|
61
|
Study tour/training for Ministry of Agriculture Technical Officers from Somali on seed certification
|
10th to 14th July, 2017
|
The objectives of the training were to train the Somaliland technical staff about seed systems in Kenya so as to equip them with knowledge on seed certification and quality assurance process which will lead to competence in establishing seed system in their country.
|
9
|
FAO
|
62
|
Sprayer Operators training at KEPHIS HQ
|
12th to 14th July, 2017
|
The training enhanced knowledge and skills needed to perform scouting, correct selection of pesticides, perform calibrations, representative sampling for pesticides residue analysis and correct dosing of crops. The need to ensure traceability through diligent record keeping was also emphasized. Key stakeholders in the sector were invited to make presentations.
|
22
|
Self-sponsorship
|
63
|
Training on orange fleshed sweet potato production in Kericho County
|
27th September, 2017
|
The aim of the training was to create awareness on avocado production and its market access. In addition issues of clean sweet potato seed was handled.
|
253
|
RIIP
|
64
|
Refresher training for KEPHIS inspectors on plants for planting
|
10th to 12th October, 2017
|
The following was handled:
· The EU directive 2000/29/EC with special emphasis on plant for planting inspections
· USDA Minimum sanitation Protocols for Geranium Cutting Production inspections
· Field inspection for plants for plantings
· Sample collection for laboratory analysis
· Pest identification with special emphasis of EU harmful pest
· Post-entry quarantine protocol inspections
|
11
|
RIIP
|
65
|
Training for Ethiopia agriculture officers on plant variety and variety testing
|
4th to 8th December, 2017 at Hq & Nakuru
|
During the course the following was handled:
Theory on overview of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act CAP 326, Introduction To DUS and DUS testing protocols, Introduction To NPT, Variety release procedure, Historical Perspective of PBR and PBR application procedure, PBR in Kenya experiences and challenges, Consignment identification, sealing and labeling, Label types and contents and finally the small label by MPedigree. Practical session involved: practicals on DUS data scoring, Practical on NPT data scoring and a visit to Kenya Seed Company Nakuru for Processing Procedures.
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4
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Ethiopia government
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66
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Training on Bio controls for KEPHIS inspectors
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6th and 7th December, 2017 at KEPHIS Headquarters
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The training covered the following areas;
· Overview of KSTCIE activities
· Challenges and opportunities of registration of bio control agents in Kenya
· Challenges and opportunities in regulation of bio products in Kenya
· Use of beneficial organisms and opportunities for pesticide reduction in Kenya
· Production and quality control of bio control agents-case studies in Kenya
· Novel control strategies, lure and trapping
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28
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BIMA & RIIP
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67
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Training on tissue culture and nematode identification for KESREF technical staff
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5th to 16th Feb 2018 at KEPHIS Muguga
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· The objectives were to understand and appreciate laboratory safety, nematode identification and quantification, Tissue culture techniques.
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10
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KESREF
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68
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Training on tissue culture multiplication techniques for sweet potatoes
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19th to 24th February 2018
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· Train farmers on tissue culture multiplication techniques for sweet potatoes
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4
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RIIP
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69
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Sweet potato training for Kericho county growers
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26th Feb 2018 in Kericho
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· The objective was to produce clean sweet potato vine.
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150
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RIIP
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70
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Documentation training for Dunnem co (exporter)
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12th to 13th March 2018
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· EU directives on: plants for planting; cut flowers; additional declarations
· Overview of import and export according to international standards and KEPHIS laws
· Introduction to Phytosanitary requirements according to IPPC - ISPM 12 (focus on export documentation)
· Introduction to Phytosanitary requirements according to IPPC - ISPM 13 (focus on export documentation)
· Introduction and Practicals on Export Certification System (ECS) and Import Certification System (ICS)
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4
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Self-sponsored
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71
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Sprayer operators training from exporting companies
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14th to 16th March 2018 at KEPHIS Hq
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· Proper selection of pesticides, spraying techniques for operators and record keeping at farm level with emphasis on correct dosing of crops.
· Need to develop pesticide residue checks and plans preferably on quarterly basis by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.
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19
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Self-sponsored
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72
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KEPHIS border staff training on SPS issues
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5th and 6th March 2018
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· Understanding the border activities and challenges faced while executing tasks.
· Plant biosecurity.
· ISPMs applicable to the border points (ISPM 13, 15, 20 & 23).
· Dealing with difficult customers and general communication.
· Financial management and revenue collection.
· Use of digital support for pest identification.
· ECS and ICS.
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16
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RIIP
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73
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Lesotho government staff training on use of HPLC/GCMS for pesticide residue
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19th March to 6th April 2018 at KEPHIS Hq
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· To understand and appreciate the use of HPLC/GCMS for pesticides residue analysis, fungal diagnosis (in particular aflatoxins).
· Operations during exit point inspection.
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6 (Lesotho)
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Lesotho government
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74
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Tanzania Food And Drug Authority (TFDA) training on analysis of pesticide residue in FOOD products
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23rd April 2018 - 11th May 2018 at KEPHIS
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· To understand and appreciate the use of GCMS for pesticides residue analysis, fungal diagnosis (in particular aflatoxins).
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2 (Tanzania)
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Tanzania Government
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75
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Training of Uganda staff on molecular diagnosis
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21st to 31st May 2018 at KEPHIS
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· Molecular diagnosis
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2 (Uganda)
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Uganda Government
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76
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Training of farmers during Phytosanitary conference
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5th to 7th June 2018 at KEPHIS
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· Farmers trained on export procedure, agronomy and export certification.
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92
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COPE
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77
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Training of youth during Phytosanitary conference
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8th June 2018 at KEPHIS Hq
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· Youths trained on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) issues plus seed certification.
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50
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COPE
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78
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Training of journalist on SPS issues
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25th June 2018 at KEPHIS HQ
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· Journalist trained on SPS issues
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9
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COPE
|
2016 / 2017
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49
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Training of national seed Authorities in the COMESA region on COMESA seed certification
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11th to 13th July, 2016
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Training staff of the NPPOs on COMESA seed certification procedures
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70
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ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
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50
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COMESA seed system documentation and COMESA seed labels training
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25th to 27th July, 2016
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Training Staff of the NPPOs on COMESA documentation and COMESA seed labels requirements
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77
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ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
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51
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False codling moth training for exporters on 24th August, 2016
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24th August, 2016
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Training of Exporters of capsicums on the false codling moth identification and management options
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90
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Self-Sponsorship
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52
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Training for sprayer operators
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24th to 25th November, 2016
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Training of sprayer operators from exporting companies on proper use of pesticides and effective spraying techniques
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37
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Self-Sponsorship
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53
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Training on seed identification and moisture testing for Malawi seed officers in KEPHIS Nakuru
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4th to 9th December, 2016
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Malawi seed analysts trained on seed identification and moisture testing in our ISTA recognized lab
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3
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Malawi ministry of Agriculture
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54
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Training on risk based inspection and other phytosanitary port activities
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23rd to 27th January, 2017
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Experts from the USDA came to train inspectors from the East Africa region on inspection procedures within areas of entry and exit
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15
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USDA
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55
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Training on Barcoding for insect identification at KEPHIS Muguga
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22nd to 24th February, 2017
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Training of KEPHIS inspectors on DNA barcoding techniques
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14
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SMAP/COPE
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56
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Training for Botswana lab analysts on lab procedures and operations at KEPHIS Muguga
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6th to 24th March, 2017
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Different lab procedures trained by KEPHIS analysts to Botswana staff.
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4
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FAO
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57
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Trainings on Tuta Absoluta in nyandarua
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28th March, 2017
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Identification of Tuta absoluta and management
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53
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Trellis
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58
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Nursery operators training at KEPHIS Headquarters
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11th and 12th April, 2017
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Training of Nursery operators on how to effectively manage a nursery, requirements and entrepreneurship.
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17
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Self-Sponsorship
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58
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Stakeholders forum on ISPM 15 wood packaging material
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30th May, 2017
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Requirements for implementing ISPM 15
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60
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RIIP project
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59
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Fourth potato seed certification training at KEPHIS Headquarters
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5th to 9th June, 2017
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Potato seed production requirements
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15
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Syngenta foundation and
Self-Sponsorship
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60
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Training on communication skills customer service and branding
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19th June, 2017
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Communication skills and branding
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11
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COPE
|
2015 / 2016
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34
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Botswana Inspectorate Training on plant and animal health inspectorate
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22nd June to 31st July 2015 KEPHIS and DVS
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Training on phytosanitary, seed issues and animal health issues
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3
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FAO
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35
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UNIDO ToT (1)
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6th to 10th July 2015 KEPHIS Hq
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Training on quality standards for fruits and vegetables
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18
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UNIDO
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36
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Uganda NPPO
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13th to24th July 2015 KEPHIS Hq and Nakuru
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Training on seed health issues
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2
|
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37
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Regional TC Training
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20th to 24th July KEPHIS Muguga
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Training on Tissue culture techniques for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Plant health lab experts
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12
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CIP
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38
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UNIDO ToT (II)
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20th to 24th July KEPHIS Hq
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Training on quality standards for fruits and vegetables
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18
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UNIDO
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39
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Mozambique NPPO
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3rd to 7th August 2015
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Training on seed health issues
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4
|
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40
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3rd Seed Course
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17th to 21st August 2015
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Kenya county government staff training on quality potato seed production
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24
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COPE, SMAP and participants fees
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41
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Training of Ghana private sector team on plant health lab related issues
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8th and 9th Sept 2015
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Training on plant health lab related issues
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4
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CSRI
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42
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Study tour of Malawi Agriculture officials on seed related issues
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14th to 17th March, 2016
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Training on seed related issues and KEPHIS activities as an Autonomous institution
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5
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Department of Agriculture services Ministry of Agriculture in Malawi
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43
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Training of Ethiopia Agriculture officials on Agro dealer registration and inspection
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29th to 31st March, 2016
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Seed related issues, requirements for registration of Agro dealers and inspection of Agro dealers. Field visit to an Agro dealer in Kenya.
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15
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Ethiopia Agriculture transformation Agency (ATA)
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44
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KEPHIS JKIA inspectors referesher course on pest identification and documentation
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4th to 7th April, 2016
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Trained on identification of the common pests that cause interception and issues related to documentation
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40
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RIIP, COPE
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45
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Training on false moth identification for KEPHIS inspectors and inspectors from Tanzania and uganda
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16th to 18th May, 2016
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Training on identification of false codling moth and issues related to documentation
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24
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RIIP, COPE
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46
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Trainer of trainers training on COMESA seed systems
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23rd to 27th May, 2016
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Training of the trainers on how to train the COMESA seed systems
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4
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COMESA, UKAID, USAID
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47
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Training on COMESA variety release system
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6th to 8th June, 2016
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Training staff of the national seed authorities in COMESA countries on the COMESA variety release system
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56
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ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
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48
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Training on COMESA quarantine and phytosanitary systems for seed
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27th to 29th June, 2016
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Training staff of the NPPOs on phytosanitary and quarantine measures required for seed movement
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60
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ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
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2014/2015
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26
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Study Tour for Staff of Plant Protection and Regulatory services, Ghana
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7th to 11th July 2014, Nairobi, Kenya
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To enhance Inspectors understanding to know how to attain accreditation as EU competent authority (Article 15 of EU regulation 543/2011).
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2 officers (Mrs. Nicholina Ama Badu Kotei and Mr. Joseph Ricky Gbatey) from Ghana NPPO visited Kenya from 7th to 11th July 2014.
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Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate,
Ghana and UNIDO
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27
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Training of Farmers on grading of sweet potatoes for export
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Kiptere Emmaus AGC, Kericho County on 13th November 2014
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The training focused on sorting, cleaning, grading and packaging produce for export.
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54 growers from the Sigowet Sweet Potato Farmers Group were present
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COPE
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28
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GAP Training For Nyandarua West Farmers
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20th November 2014
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good agricultural practices training with focus on sanitary and phytosanitary issues
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52 farmers were trained during the one day course that focused on
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COPE
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29
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Fruits and vegetable quality standards training workshop held at KEPHIS
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24th to 26th November 2014
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1. Opening working relationships for county and national governments in application of standards for fresh fruit and vegetables;
2. Get status of application of standards for fresh fruit and vegetables;
3. Present standards for fresh fruit and vegetables;
4. Explain how standards for fresh fruit and vegetables are applied in practice with regard to selected products;
5. Updates on food safety issues;
6. New developments under fruits and vegetable standards.
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35 participants
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COPE
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30
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Potato seed course
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1st to 5th December 2014
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· Update participants’ knowledge on recent developments in seed potato supply systems.
· Assess opportunities and necessary conditions for improving supply systems of high quality seed potatoes with private sector participation.
· Provide opportunity for exchange of experiences and development of new ideas among participating professionals.
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27 participants
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COPE
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31
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Training Workshop Of Agricultural Extension Staff And Agrodealers On Seed Production, Processing & Handling And Marketing
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9th to10th April 2015 At Kefri, Kitui County
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Training involved:
· Seed production
· Seed Processing & handling
· Seed Marketing
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33 Participants
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Farm Africa
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32
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Technical staff of KEPHIS training
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11th to 13th May 2015
KEPHIS Headquarters
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Staff Trained on:
· Introduction to WTO, SPS, IPPC and Standards
· Seed regulations, seed certification in Kenya
· Pest Surveillance
· Overview of import and export certification process
· Overview of activities at PQS
· Biosafety issues and status of GMO in Kenya
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16 participants
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RIIP Comesa
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33
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Support staff of KEPHIS training
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14th to 15th May 2015
KEPHIS Headquarters
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Staff Trained on:
· Introduction to WTO, SPS, IPPC and Standards
· Seed regulations, seed certification in Kenya
· Pest Surveillance
· Overview of import and export certification process
· Overview of activities at PQS
· Biosafety issues and status of GMO in Kenya
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20 participants
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RIIP Comesa
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2013 / 2014
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17
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PRA training for four SADC countries
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16th to 20th September 2013
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The Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) in conjunction with FANRPAN together with Harmonized Seed Security Project (HaSSP) organized a five day training workshop on Pest Risk Analysis. The participants were drawn from four SADC countries; Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Zambia.
The objectives of this training workshop was to enhance the SADC countries capacity of the national phytosanitary systems in order to protect national agriculture and increase ability to compete in both domestic and international markets.
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3 swazilanders
3 Zambians
3 Malawians
3 Zimbabweans
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FANRPAN
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18
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Hands on training on Virus indexing and production of clean planting material.
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7th to 18th October 2013
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Mikocheni Agricultural research institute, together with the bill and Melinda gates foundation sponsored two of its staff for a two week hands on training on production of clean planting material of cassava and sweetpotato and also virus indexing.
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2 Tanzanians
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Bill and Melinda gates foundation
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19
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Hands on training on Pest surveillance and Pest diagnostics for Burundi NPPO.
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14th to 18th October 2013
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COPE together with UNIDO, organized one week training on pest diagnosis and surveillance, the main objective was To acquire hands-on skills on pest surveillance and diagnostic systems in Kenya. The trainees were exposed to field work in one of KEPHIS sites where surveillance is being done on fruitflies against avocado. They were also exposed to laboratory work to identify pests.
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14 Burundians
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UNIDO
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21
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PRA training for Malawi NPPO
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26th to 28th November, 2013
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A three day workshop was organized in Malawi where the NPPO staff of Malawi were sensitized on PRA.
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18 Malawians
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FANRPAN
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22
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PRA training for Zambia NPPO
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3rd to 5th December, 2013
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A three day workshop was organized in Zambia where the NPPO staff of Zambia were sensitized on PRA.
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17 Zambians
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FANRPAN
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23
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PRA training for Zimbabwe NPPO
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10th to 12th December, 2013
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A three day workshop was organized in Zimbabwe where the NPPO staff of Zimbabwe were sensitized on PRA.
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16 Zimbabweans
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FANRPAN
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24
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PRA training for Swaziland NPPO
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10th to 12th December, 2013
|
A three day workshop was organized in Swaziland where the NPPO staff of Swaziland were sensitized on PRA.
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17 Swazilanders
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FANRPAN
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25
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Introduction to International Treaties and Standards in Phytosanitary Systems and Pest Risk Analysis
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19th May 2014 to 13th June 2014
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A pilot 4 week COPE e-learning course for regional NPPO staff
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34 Trainees from
Kenya - 22
Uganda - 5
Zambia – 3
Rwanda – 4
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COPE with technical support from EAPIC
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2012 / 2013
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5.
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Phytosanitary inspection and certification systems
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21st to 25th May 2012
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Phytosanitary import regulatory systems; Phytosanitary export certification systems; Phytosanitary import inspections
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12 participants were present, all from Burundi NPPO
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IPPC; USAID-Nathan Associates
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6.
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Pest Risk Analysis (PRA)
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28th to 4th June 2012
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Principles of PRA; Sources of PRA information; Stages of pest risk analysis; Tools for PRA
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5 participants were present, all from Burundi NPPO
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IPPC; USAID-Nathan Associates
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7.
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Training on pest risk analysis (PRA) and pest surveillance in phytosanitary systems
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11th to 22nd June 2012
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To create awareness on the importance of pest risk analysis in phytosanitary systems; To sensitize participants on the sources of PRA information; To understand the various steps in PRA process; To enhance skills in the use of PRA tools; To create awareness on pest surveillance and its implications on Agricultural production and trade; To enhance participants knowledge on types of pest surveillance and surveillance methodology; To impart practical skills on surveillance data collection, analysis, pest reporting and communication; To enhance participants’ knowledge on the use of surveillance to establish pest free areas, pest free places of production and areas of low pest prevalence.
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23 Participants were from government and private sector drawn from:
· Kenya – 7
· Rwanda – 2
· Burundi – 3
· Uganda – 5
· Tanzania – 5
· Ethiopia – 1
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USAID-COMPETE
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8.
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Training of Uganda Private sector on SPS measures
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22nd to 26th October 2012
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COPE in partnership with aBi Trust of Uganda organized a training of 11 private sector players in Uganda to address challenges linked to the implementation of SPS issues through a one-week course from 22nd to 26th October 2012 held in Nairobi and Naivasha.
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11 Ugandans
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aBI trust of Uganda
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9.
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Curricula development
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Nov 2011 to January 2012
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The main objective of the assignment was to review and harmonize the COPE short in-service courses that had been developed during the COPE project phase. The principal approach was through a curriculum development workshop held at the KEPHIS headquarters between 28th November and 19th December 2011, the document was then circularled to national and regional stakeholders, followed by a stakeholder forum on 18th January 2012.
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The curriculum workshop had expert input from KEPHIS, KARI, HCDA, the University of Nairobi, private sector, regional phytosanitary regulatory agencies and producer associations. The process was led by a University of Nairobi expert, Dr. James Muthomi who has been involved in the previous course content development and lectures phytosanitary units at the University of Nairobi.
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USAID-COMPETE
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10.
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PRA network
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August 2012
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COPE in collaboration with the East Africa Phytosanitary Information Committee (EAPIC), worked to link the PRA and surveillance work to national PRAs and surveillance for crops in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi.
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USAID-COMPETE
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11.
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In-country training Burundi: ” Training of Burundi NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and laboratory pest diagnosis”
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19th – 30th November, 2012, Gitega, Burundi
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KEPHIS/COPE and USAID COMPETE partnered to conduct the training on laboratory pest diagnosis and Phytosanitary inspections for Burundi NPPO staff from 19th-30th November, 2012 at Gitega, Burundi. A total of Twenty (20) members of staff from the Burundi National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) were trained and out of these, three (3) participants were trained on laboratory pest diagnosis and seventeen (17) on Phytosanitary inspections and certification. The training was opened on 20th November 2012 by the Advisor to the Director General of Agriculture in Burundi, Mr. Felix Ntahomvukiye. Other key quests present during the opening of the training were Alice a USAID Burundi representative, Steven Humphreys from USAID-COMPETE Nairobi and Esther Muchiri-EAPIC. The COPE trainers were: Mr. Allan Mweke and Mrs. Elizabeth Langat.
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20 Burundians
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USAID-COMPETE
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12.
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In-country training Rwanda: ”Training of Rwanda NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and compliance”
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21st – 25th January, 2013 at Kigali, Rwanda
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COPE and USAID/COMPETE partnered to conduct the training on Phytosanitary inspections and compliance for Rwanda NPPO (MINAGRI) staff from 21st – 25th January, 2013 at Kigali, Rwanda. A total of Twenty (22) members of staff from the Agriculture and Livestock Inspection and Certification Services including National Plant Protection Organization (MINAGRI) and relevant Institutions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) were trained on Phytosanitary inspections and certification. Out of the 22 members trained 9 of them are in-charge of Livestock Inspection and Certification Services within the Rwanda NPPO (MINAGRI). The COPE trainers were: Ms. Asenath Koech and Mr. Chiluba Mwape. The specific objectives of the course were to train on: Introductory international treaties and standards; Phytosanitary import regulatory systems; Phytosanitary Export Certification systems; Phytosanitary import inspections and compliance; Practical phytosanitary procedures; Introductory Pest Risk Analysis (PRA); Introductory pest surveillance and monitoring
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22 Rwandese
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USAID-COMPETE
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13.
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Study tour to Kenya by Uganda DCP inspectors, staff involved in phytosanitary certification and flower growers
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11th to 15th February 2013, Nairobi, Kenya
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The issues covered in the study are:
1. Responsibilities of KEPHIS as NPPO – inspection for phytosanitary certification & issuance of paper phytosanitary certificates; issuance of notifications and the areas of compliance
2. Practical procedures of phytosanitary certification system for export
3. Practical phytosanitary inspections for exports
4. Procedures for handling received notifications of non-compliance
5. Illustration of a specific survey,
6. Illustration of scouting for specified pest(s) by a flower company and role of the NPPO is scouting data,
7. Use of central databases and; diagnostic support services to phytosanitary certification.
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11 Ugandans (6 inspectors and 5 private sector – flower industry participants)
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CABI, STDF
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14.
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In-country training of Tanzania NPPO; Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania ”Training of NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and compliance”
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18th to 22nd Feb 2013
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The Tanzanian NPPO training took place at the Plant Health Services offices, off Mandela Road Dar es salaam from 18th to 22nd February 2013.The specific objectives of the course were to train on: Introduction to international treaties and standards, Phytosanitary import/export regulatory systems & inspections, practical phytosanitary procedures, an introduction to Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) as well as pest surveillance. This training targeted 15 staff from the Tanzania NPPO and was facilitated by COPE trainers: Ms. Dorah Amuli (Plant Health Services-Tanzania) and Mr George Momanyi (KEPHIS- Kenya) as per the attached participants list (Annex 1). Nine (9) trainees were from Dar es Salaam sea port and airport offices, whereas 6 participants were drawn from the border points.
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15 Tanzanians
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USAID-COMPETE
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15.
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In-country training of Uganda NPPO: Namalere, Uganda
”Training of NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and compliance”
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25th Feb to 1st Mar 2013
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Eighteen (18) staff members from the Uganda NPPO were trained from 25th February to 1st March 2013 at Post Entry Quarantine Station Namalere, MAAIF, Uganda. The specific objectives of the course were to train on: Introduction to international treaties and standards, Phytosanitary import/export regulatory systems & inspections, iosafety issues in trade, SoPs for import inspection, practical phytosanitary procedures, an introduction to Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) as well as pest surveillance. This training was facilitated by COPE trainers: Ms. Ephrance Tumuboine (Head of Department of Quarantine Uganda NPPO) and Mr. Abed Kagundu (Head, Phytosanitary and Biosafety at KEPHIS-Kenya).
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18 Ugandans
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USAID-COMPETE
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16.
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Specialized and detailed hands-on training for inspectors and other phytosanitary staff of Uganda Department of Crop Protection (DCP)
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20th to 31st May 2013
KEPHIS HQ, Nairobi, Kenya
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KEPHIS through COPE conducted a two week specialized and detailed hands-on training for inspectors and other phytosanitary staff of Uganda Department of Crop Protection (DCP) for a team of 9; comprising inspectors from DCP involved in implementing phytosanitary measures. The issues included in the training were: inspection procedures of the export certification system; Auditing processes; pest and disease detection; handling of documents and phytosanitary certificates; quarantine pest detection; first line diagnostics; other issues of concern added by trainees like PRA, use of biological in pest control were considered.
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9 Ugandans
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CABI-STDF
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2011 / 2012
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1.
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Application of phytosanitary measures
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4th to 15th July 2011
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Relevant International treaties; Standard setting procedures; Phytosanitary systems evaluation (PCE) for implementation of selected standards; Import regulation, PRA & PRA tools; Non-compliance and market access; Private standards; International and regional support for phytosanitary capacity building; Bio-security and invasive alien species; Important phytosanitary/trade issues in the region.
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9 participants were present, all from Kenya
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HCDA; Self sponsorship after advert in May 2011 in print media locally and regionally.
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2.
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Capacity building on phytosanitary skills for increased regional trade
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5th to 30th September 2011
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International treaties and NPPO responsibilities; Training of Inspectors; Inspection of consignment and carriers; Pest Surveillance; Pest Risk Analysis; Pest Diagnostics procedures/ protocols; Treatments, treatment supervision and auditing of third party providers of phytosanitary treatments. Besides the theory classes, practical sessions were through field visits and lab visit.
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25 participants from eight countries were present for the training:
· 6 Kenyans
· 3 Malawians
· 3 Ugandans
· 4 Tanzanians
· 2 Congoleses – DRC
· 3 Rwandese
· 1 Burundian
· 3 Zambians
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USAID-COMPETE
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3.
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Annual Workshop/Training on Application of Commercial Quality Standards for Fruits And Vegetables In Eastern Africa
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23rd to 27th April, 2012
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The workshop/training shedded light on the consumption trends for fruits and vegetables in Kenya in the last one year (2011/2012); it increased knowledge of fruits and vegetables quality standards; it stressed the importance of strengthening the institutional and technical infrastructure for their implementation and use, and of establishing related systems of conformity assessment; and it gave participants opportunities to strengthen networks of national and international counterparts involved in the development and implementation of commercial agricultural quality standards. Classes involved theory, field visits and hands-on quality training.
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38 Participants were from government and private sector drawn from:
· Uganda - 7
· Tanzania – 3
· Malawi – 2
· Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – 1
· Burundi – 2
· Rwanda – 2
· Zambia – 2
· South Africa – 1 and
· Kenya – 18 were present.
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USAID-COMPETE; USAID-KHCP; Self sponsorship; HCDA;
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4.
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Introduction to the IPPC and its international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs)
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4th to 18th May 2012
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World Trade Organization – Sanitary and Phytosanitary (WTO-SPS) Agreement; The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC); International Standards on Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs)
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13 participants were present, all from Burundi NPPO
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IPPC; USAID-Nathan Associates
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TOTAL
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4,364 Trainees from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria, Lesotho, Somali, Sudan, South Sudan, COMESA Countries and others
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With support from:
With support from: COPE, HCDA, Self-sponsorship, USAID-KHCP, IPPC, CABI-STDF; USAID-Nathan Associates; USAID-COMPETE; Africa Union and aBI Trust UNIDO, Bill and Melinda gates foundation, FANRPAN, Farm Africa, RIIP-Comesa, SMAP, FAO, USDA, Syngenta foundation, Government sponsored, FOODSCAP, University of Missouri,
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