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  LEGAL NOTICE NO………………………….. 
 
THE CROPS ACT, 2013 
(No. 16 of 2013) 
 
THE PYRETHRUM REGULATIONS, 2016 
 
ARRANGEMENT OF REGULATIONS 
 
Regulation 
PART I —PRELIMINARY 
1—Citation and commencement 
2—Interpretation 
PART II —FUNCTIONS  OF THE PYRETHRUM  AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS 
DIRECTORATE  
3—Functions of the Directorate 
PART III—REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 
4 —Registration of Pyrethrum  grower 
5 —Registration of a Pyrethrum Processor 
PART IV—LICENSING 
6 —Requirements for licensing a dealer 
7—  Requirements for licensing a commercial nursery operator 
8 — Requirements for licensing a processor 
PART V—GENERAL PROVISIONS  
9 —Pyrethrum nursery  and movement of planting materials.  
10—Pyrethrum processor 
11—Dealer’s license   
12—Renewal of licenses 13—Maintenance of a register 
14—Fees 
PART VI—STANDARDS FOR PYRETHRUM AND PYRETHRUM PRODUCT 
15—Pyrethrum flowers  
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 16—Pyrethrum products  
17—Appointment of inspectors 
18—Inspector’s power of entry  
19—Release order 
PART VII - REGULATION ON P YRETHRUM  IMPORT AND EXPORTS 
20 —  Registration of impor ters and exporters 
21─  Issue of permits 
22─  Register to be kept by the Authority  
23─ Quantity of pyrethrum re quired by the processors 
24─ Verification of ex port and import  
25─ Release of goods to the consignee  
26─ Exporter and Importer to make returns 
27─ Cancellation of import or export permit 
 
PART VIII - FINANCIAL PROVISIONS  
28—Pyrethrum Levy 
29—Application of Pyrethrum Levy 
30—Financial year of the Fund 31—Accounts and audit  
32—Annual estimates 
33—Investment of funds 
PART IX—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
34—Protection from personal liability 
35—General penalty 
36─ Revocation 
 
First Schedule          -  Forms 
Second Schedule     -   Licensing Fees  
   
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 LEGAL NOTICE NO………………. 
THE CROPS ACT, 2013 
(No. 16 of 2013) 
 
IN EXERCISE of the powers conferred by sectio n 40 of the Crops Act, 2013, the 
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries in consul tation with the Authority and 
the County Governments makes the following Regulations— 
 
THE PYRETHRUM REGULATIONS, 2016 
 
 PART I—PRELIMINARY 
Citation and 
commencement. 1. (1) These Regulations may be cited as the Pyrethrum Regulations, 2016 an d
shall come into force on such date as the Cabinet Secretary may, by notice 
in the Gazette , appoint. 
 
(2) For purposes of paragraph (1), different dates ma y be appointed fo r
different provisions of the Regulations. 
 
Interpretation . 
Act No. 16 of 
2013.  
 Act No. 13 of 
2013. 
 
 
 
 
Act No. 13 of 
2013. 
 2. In these Regulations— 
      “Act” means the Crops Act, 2013; 
“Authority” means the Agriculture and Food Authority established unde
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section 3 of the Agricultur e and Food Authority Act; 
“levy ” means a per centum  of the value of all pyrethrum processed impose d 
by the Cabinet Secretary at  a point of ex-factory in  accordance with sectio n 
32 of the Act. 
“Board” means the Board of the Authority "Directorate" means the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Directorate
established under section 11 of the Agriculture and Food Authority Act; 
"Cabinet Secretary" means the Ca binet Secretary for the time being
responsible for matters relating to agriculture; 
"dealer" means collecting, trans porting, storing, buying or selling
pyrethrum on behalf of a licensed processor;  
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 "development levy" means the Pyrethrum Development Levy establishe d
by regulation  28; 
"grower" means a person who grows or cultivates pyrethrum or manages
and controls the cultivation of pyrethrum; 
"license" means a license  issued under Part III; 
"processor" means a person licensed unde r this Act to ex tract pyrethrins
from pyrethrum or pyrethrum products; 
"inspector” means an officer of the Authority or a County Agricultural
Officer appointed by notice in the Gazette   by the Authority under section
27 of the Act;  
“export permit” means a permit issued by the Authority in accordance with
regulation 20; 
“import permit” means a permit issued by the Authority in accordance with
regulation 20; 
 “nursery” means a place where pyrethrum crop is propagated and grown to 
usable size; 
“pyrethrum" means the plant or part of the plant of Tanacetum  genus 
known botanically as  cinerariaefolium  or of any inter-specific hybri d 
involving this species or of any progeny of such hybrid;  
"pyrethrum extract" means an active ingredient obtained or delivered fro m 
pyrethrum flower by treat ment or processing;  
“pyrethrum product” means any produc t, extract or substance obtained o r
derived from pyrethrum by a ny treatment or processing; 
“registered exporter” means a person registered by the Authority to expor t 
pyrethrum products; and 
“registered importer” means a person registered by the Authority to impor t
pyrethrum and pyrethrum products. 
 
  
      
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 PART II—  FUNCTIONS OF THE  PYRETHRUM AND OTHER 
INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Functions of the 
Directorate. 
  
 
  
 
   
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Cap 326. (1) The Directorate shall, in consul tation with the county governments,
perform the following functions— 
 
(a) develop and promote pyrethrum;  
(b) register Pyrethrum growers through the processors; 
(c) license and register processors, commercial nursery operators an d
dealers in pyrethrum as pr escribed in Form A12;  
(d) co-ordinate the activities of stak eholders and organizations withi n
the pyrethrum industry;  
(e) identify and recommend research areas in consultation with 
relevant research organisations  and other pyrethrum industry 
stakeholders; 
(f) facilitate the flow of research findings to interested parties
through County departments of Agriculture; 
(g) promote arbitration and mediati on of disputes among parties in 
the industry;  
(h) promote and encourage the use of environmentally friendly
technologies in the pyrethrum sub sector; 
(i)  collect and analyze pyrethrum st atistics and maintain a data base
for the same that would be available to stakeholders upo n 
request.; 
(j)  promote the efficiency and development of the pyrethrum
industry through the establishmen t of appropriate institutional
linkages; 
 (2) The Directorate shall— 
(k) build technical capacity amongst the County Government officers
and other relevant stakeholders    and provide  Pyrethrum 
technical manuals; 
(l) set and avail required standa rds for pyrethrum and pyrethrum
products;  
(m) monitor the domestic and international market with a view to
identifying and advising the national government, county governments, growers and interest ed parties on any opportunities, 
distortions and trends in  the pyrethrum market;  
(n) regulate the provision and distri bution of seeds, seedlings an
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clonal materials to growers in accordance with the Seeds and 
Plant Varieties Act; 
(o) link and co-ordinate with international research agencies and 
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 other relevant regional research organisations. 
(p)  facilitate the pyrethrum processors to initiate, maintain an d
sustain registrations of their products in the global marke t
segments;  
(q) regulate the export of pyrethr um products and imports o f 
pyrethrum or pyrethrum  products;  
(r) prescribe in consulta tion with other industry stakeholders the 
minimum period within which a py rethrum grower is to be pai d
for flower delivered and penalties for delayed payments; 
(s) facilitate generation of appropriate  data and technical information
on product formulations; 
(t) take custody of all intellectual property rights on pyrethrum;  
(u) Facilitate the forma tion of a national py rethrum grower lobby 
group to articulate growers national issues; 
(v) perform such other functions as may from time to time be
assigned by the Cabinet Secr etary or the Authority. 
 
 PART III—REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS 
Registration of 
Pyrethrum  grower and 
dealer. 3. (1) A pyrethrum grower shall, upon commencement of these Regulations,
register with a licensed pyrethrum proce ssor to which he delivers the pyrethrum 
flowers and the processor shall avail the particulars of such registration to the 
Authority and the County Government in the manner pres cribed in these
Regulations. 
(2) A grower shall apply to be registered  with a processor to which they delive r
dry flowers in Form A1 set out in the First Schedule. 
(3) A grower shall not register a specif ic parcel of land unde r which they have 
grown pyrethrum with more th an one processor at a time. 
(4) Subject to the Act and these Regulations, every pyrethrum growe r
registered by the former Board shall be  deemed to be a registered pyrethrum
grower. 
(5) An existing pyrethrum grower shall re gister with a processor within three 
months after the commencement of these Regulations. 
(6) A change in the particulars s upplied by the grower for purposes o f
registration in accordance with paragraph (1) shall be notified to the processo r 
and to the Authority in writing.  
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 (7) The processor and the Authority shall maintain a register for the purposes o f
this part and shall record the particulars supplied accordingly.  
(8) Where the processor has reasonable cause to believe th at a person whose 
particulars are so recorded has ceased to be a grower, it may, after giving tha t 
person and the Authority one month’s notice in writing, remove the name o f 
such person from the register and inform the Authority. 
(9) The register referred to in paragraph (7) shall be prima facie proof that a
person is a registered pyrethru m grower with the processor. 
 (10) A processor shall furnish the Di rectorate with particulars of all the 
pyrethrum growers registered with him in such manner as the Directorate may 
prescribe. 
(11) A person who grows and carries on business as such without being
registered in accordance with this paragraph or knowingly gives false 
particulars, commits an offence and shal l be subject to the penalties prescribe d
under section 19 (1) of the Act. 
(12) An application for a registration of  a dealer shall be in Form A4 and A4B 
set out in the First Schedule 
 
Registration of a 
Pyrethrum 
Processor. 4. (1) A person who intends to process pyrethrum shall apply to the Authority by
filling letter of intent and such application shall be processed in accordance
with the guidelines. 
 
      (2) The Authority shall acknowledge the application by issu ance of a letter o f
intent in the name of the applican t in Form A7 set out in the Firs t 
Schedule. 
        (3) The holder of a letter of intent  shall have the authority to proceed with the
project to the registration stage as directed by the Authority. 
 
(4) The Authority in consultation w ith the County Government shall revoke
the letter of intent if it is proved that ─ 
(a) the applicant made material misr epresentation or false declaratio
n
in the application or;  
(b) the document was otherwise obtained by corruption or fraud; or 
(c) a condition of the letter of in tent has been breached and no
remedial measures have been made. 
 
(5) A person who, in the opinion of the Authority, has satisfied the conditions 
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 in the letter of intent shall be eligib le to apply for registration of pyrethru m
processing. 
 
(6) A person shall not establish a pyrethrum crop processing without 
registration by the Directorate in accord ance with section 18 (1) of the Crops 
Act, 2013. 
 
(7) An applicant for registration shall satisfy the conditions set out in these 
Regulations and shall be issued with Re gistration certificates in Form A8 set 
out in the First Schedule. 
 
(8) The holder of a registration certificate shall have the authority to procee d
with the implementation of the pyrethr um processing project to the operations
stage as directed by the Authority. 
 
(9) A registered processor shall notify the Authority of all changes in its 
ownership and shareholding. 
 
(10) In appointing principal officers and directors, registered processors shall
satisfy themselves that eligible persons shall be suitable to serve as provide d 
for in these Regulations. 
   
(11) Every Registered Processor shall notify the Authority of the appointment
of a principal officer or a director within thirty days of the making of such
appointment. 
 
(12) Where the Authority is not satisfie d that the person so appointed is fit an d 
proper to serve as such principal officer or director, it shall notify the processo r
who shall be required to replace such appointee. 
 
(13) A registration certificate shall not be transferable. 
 
(14) The Authority in consultation w ith the County Government may revoke 
the registration if it is proved that ─ 
(a) the applicant made material misreprese ntation or false declaration in the
application;  
(b) the document was otherwise obtai ned by corruption or fraud ;or 
(c) a condition of the registration has, in  the opinion of the Authority, been 
breached. 
  
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 (15) A registered processor whose im plementation plan lapses by one yea r
without reasonable cause sh all be deregistered.  
 
(16) Any person who contravenes the provisions of this regulation commits an 
offence and upon conviction is liable to the penalty prescrib ed under section 37 
of the Act. 
 
(17)Notwithstanding the provisions for registration under these Regulations or
the Act, nothing shall be construed to m ean derogation of any applicable laws,
including laws governing pub lic health, environment, traffic, safety, weights
and measures. 
 
  
 PART IV—LICENSING REQUIREMENTS 
  
Requirements for 
licensing a 
dealer. 5. (1) An Applicant  for a license as a dealer shall produce the following— 
(a) a duly filled application prescribed in Form A4 set out in the First 
Schedule; 
(b) a clearance letter from the re spective County Government;  
(c) a  letter of undertaking to remit returns to the Authority; and 
(d) any other requirements that may be prescribed by the Authority fro m
time to time. 
 (2) In addition to paragraph (1), a non-natural person sha ll also produce the 
following—  
(a) a certified copy of the certificate of  incorporation or registration; 
(b) a certified copy of the memorandum and articles of association. 
(c) paid up share capital of not less th an five hundred thousand shillings; 
(d) the names and addresses of two business referees; 
(e) the names of the directors and any other officials; and 
(f) a tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority for the 
non-natural person or indivi duals where applicable.  
 
Requirements for 
licensing a commercial 
nursery operator. 6. (1) A person wishing to operate a pyret hrum nursery shall apply for licensing
through the County Government and the  a pplicant shall be required to have the 
following— 
(a) a certified copy of either— 
(i) a title deed; or 
(ii) an allotment letter; or  
(iii)a lease agreement; 
(b) a copy of the applicant’s— 
(i) national identification document; or 
(ii) passport;  
(iii)personal identification number certificate; and  
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 (iv) certificate of good conduct; 
(c) suitable land site for establishment of a nursery; 
(d) a reliable supply of clean water; 
(e) accessibility of nursery site for inspection and materials transportation;
(f) a tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority; 
(g) a clearance letter from an accredite d supplier of planting materials. 
  
      (2) A person applying for a license under paragraph (1) shall— 
(a) demonstrate adequate knowledge in nursery management;  
(b) declare the land size to be utilized; and 
(c) have at least two years relevant  training or experience in proven
nursery management.  
 
       (3) In addition to the requirement s in paragraphs (1) and (2) a non-natural 
person shall also produce the following— 
(a) a certified copy of the certificate of  incorporation or registration; 
(b) a certified copy of the Memorandum and Articles of Association; 
(c) paid up share capital of not less th an five hundred thousand shillings;
(d)  the names and addresses of two business referees; 
(e) the names of the directors and any other officials; and 
(f) a tax compliance certificate from Kenya Revenue Authority for the
non-natural person or indivi duals where applicable. 
 
Requirements for 
licensing a 
processor. 7. (1) An applicant  for a license as  a processor shall have following— 
(a) a certified copy of certificate of inco rporation i.e. a certified copy o f
Memorandum and Articles of Asso ciation or valid certificate o f
business registration; 
(b) a clearance letter from the County Government where the processing
factory shall be located; 
(c) a minimum capacity to process one hundred tonnes of dry pyrethrum
flowers annually; 
(d) clearance letter and certification fr om Pest Control Products Board; 
(e) the names of company directors or partners as the case may be; 
(f) copies of— 
(i) individual national identificat ion documents or passports; 
(ii) personal identification number certificates; and 
 
(g) the names and addresses of two business referees; 
(h) tax compliance certificates from Kenya Revenue Authority for the
company and its directors. 
(i) evidence of compliance with st atutory requirements including—  
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 (i) Pest Control Poisons Board; 
(ii) National Environment Mana gement Authority; and 
(iii)County government. 
(j) a certified copy of a safety & oc cupational health certificate; 
(k) clearance letters from— 
(i) the Credit Reference Bureau; and 
 
(ii)  any other body as prescribed by the Authority from time to
time. 
(l) a certified copy of a comprehensive insurance cover fr om a reputable 
firm proportionate to the volum e of pyrethrum product handle d
according to the insurance valuation; 
  
(m) an  affidavit by the applicant of  their involvement by themselves,
their servants, spouses, next of kin, holding companies, associate
d 
companies, or partnerships in th e business of commercial dealers,
management agents, warehousemen, pulping station or marketingagents; 
(n) proof of engaging services of a pyrethrum registered grower o
r
dealer by the Authority; 
(o) a minimum of three hundred acres under pyrethrum or three hundre d 
registered growers; 
(p) an undertaking to furnish the Au thority with stock returns each
quarter; and    
(q) paid up share capital of not less than five hundred thousand shillings
(r) any other requirements that may be prescribed by the Authority from 
time to time. 
 
           (2) The applicant shall also demonstrate physical infrastructure an d
technical capacity to process and deliver a product that meets the standardsas stipulated in regulation 28. (3) The processor shall submit signed contracts between them and growers 
within 60 days of being licensed. 
  
 
 PART V—GENERAL PROVISIONS 
Pyrethrum 
nursery and 
movement of 
planting materials. 
  8. (1) An application for a commercial nursery  registration certificate shall be in 
Form A2 set out in the First Schedule. 
 
       (2) Every pyrethrum nursery operato r shall furnish the Aut hority with quarterly 
returns 
      in Form A3 set out in the First Schedule. 
 
       (3) The Pyrethrum nursery operato r’s  license shall be renewed annually at a  
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Cap 326 fee as 
       prescribed in the Second Schedule. 
 
       (4) An application for a permit to move Pyrethrum planting materials from one
      county to another shall be in Fo rm A20 set out in the First Schedule and the
standards of the plan ting materials to be moved should meet the
conditions specified in the Pyrethrum Seed Rules . 
       (5) Fees under this regulation sh all be collected by th e County Government. 
 
Pyrethrum 
processor. 
 
 
  9. (1) An application for pyrethrum processing licence shall be in Form A9 set out 
in the First Schedule. 
      (2) The processing licence shall be in Form A10 set out in  the First Schedule. 
      (3) A processor shall furnish th e Authority with processing returns each 
        quarter in Form A1 1  set out in the First Schedule. 
      (4) The Pyrethrum processor licens e shall be renewed annually at a fee as 
        prescribed in Second Schedule.       (5)  Fees under this regulati on shall be collected  by the Authority. 
 
Dealer’s licence. 10. (1) An application for registration as a d ealer’s licence shall be in Form A4 set 
out in the First Schedule. 
      (2) The dealer’s licence shall be in Form A5 set out in the First Schedule. 
 
      (3) Every dealer shall furnish the Authority with returns each quarter in Form 
A6 set out in the First Schedule. 
       (4) An applicant shall comply with the respective licensing requirements   
       specified in these Regulations. 
 
       (5) The Pyrethrum dealer licen se shall be renewed annually at a fee as 
       prescribed in Second Schedule. 
 
      (6) Fees charged under this re gulation shall be coll ected by the Authority. 
 
Renewal of 
Licenses. 11. (1) An application for the renewal of a license under this Act shall be made to
the licensing authority not later than the first day of the month of June in whichthe current license is due to expire. (2) Notwithstanding paragraph (1 ), a late application may 
be made upon 
payment of a late application fee as may be prescribed by the Authority. 
 
Maintenance of a 
register. 12. (1) The processor shall maintain a regi ster for the purposes of this Part an d
shall record in the register the part iculars required under this regulation. 
 
      (2) The register referred to in paragraph (1) shall be  prima facie proof that a 
person is a registered grower and the pr ocessor shall furnish the Authority with 
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 particulars of all registered growers in su ch manner as the Authority may prescribe.
  
Kenya 
pyrethrum 
market access 
 
Fees. 13. The Directorate shall avail intellectual property rights for use by relevan t 
industry players under set conditions. To be prescribed by the Authority from 
time to time. 
 14. The applicable fees for— 
(a) the receipt and processing of applications; 
(b) the issuance of a licen ce or certificate; or  
 (c) any other matter arising under these Regulations, 
   are as prescribed in the Second Schedule 
 
 PART VI—STANDARDS FOR PYRETHRUM AND PYRETHRUM 
PRODUCTS 
Pyrethrum 
flowers . 15. (1) All pyrethrum shall, on receipt by th e processor, be inspected by a perso n
appointed by the processor for that purpose. 
 
      (2) The person appointed under para graph (1) shall issue a notice in the form o f
a receipt showing — 
(a) the net weight of the pyrethrum received; 
(b) the net weight of pyrethrum accepted; and 
(c) the net weight of pyrethrum reject ed, if any, and the reasons for the
rejection shall be sent by the proce ssor to the grower from whom the
pyrethrum was received. 
 
(3) The grading of pyrethrum to determine the rate of payment shall be
carried out by a person appointed by the processor. 
 (4) A person appointed under paragra ph (3) shall determine the rate o
f
payment in the following manner— 
(a) a sample shall be extracted by a method approved by the 
Authority from each bag of pyrethrum delivered to the processor; 
(b) every grower’s sample shall be  analysed by the method approve
d 
by the Authority to determine the pyrethrins content of each
grower’s deliveries; 
(c) every sample of pyrethrum deliv ered between the twenty-eighth 
day of any month and twenty-seventh day of the succeeding month, or such other period as ma y be notified to growers by the
processor, shall be retained in a separate container for each 
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 grower; 
(d) at the end of the period notifie d, all such samples of pyrethrum 
delivered within the period by each grower sha ll be thoroughly
mixed and subdivided by the method currently approved by theAuthority until a residual sample  of an amount considered by the
processor to be sufficient for the purpose of analysis remains; 
(e) each residual sample shall be registered and analysed, by the
method currently approved by the Authority, in the processors’laboratories to determine the pyre thrins content of each grower’s
deliveries during the period; and 
(f) each grower registered sample sha ll be analysed and results of the
analysis after the completion of the analysis by the processors’laboratories communicated to the grower not later than twenty-one days of registration of the sample.  
 
Pyrethrum 
products . 16. The Authority shall set standards for pyrethrum and pyrethrum products fro m
time to time. 
 
Appointment of 
inspectors. 
 
 17. There shall be pyrethrum inspectors who shall be appointed and their names
published in the Gazette  by the Authority in accordance with section 27 of the 
Act. 
Inspector’s 
power of entry. 
  
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
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  18. (1) An inspector shall, upon availing an  identification from the Authority, be
allowed at all reasonable times to acce ss any farm, land or premises on which
pyrethrum is grown, stored, warehoused, processed or reasonably suspected to
be grown, stored, warehoused or processed. 
 
      (2) An inspector shall upon entry on a farm, land or premises ascertain whethe
r
the provisions of the Act and these Regulations are beingcomplied with. 
 
      (3) Where an inspector has reasona ble grounds to suspect that any provision o
f
the Act or these Regulations is being flouted, the inspector may
require the owner, occupier or agent present to furnish anyrequired information or materi al relating to the matter under 
inspection.  
 
       (4) A person who owns or occupies or is an agent of the owner of a farm, lan
d
or premises to be inspected and who refuses entry or obstructs a n
inspector from accessing such farm, land or premises commits a n
offence. 
 
       (5) A person convicted of an o ffence under paragraph (4) is liable to a fine
prescribed under Crops Act, 2013, section 37 . 
 
         (6) A certificate of person convicted under paragr aph (5) may be revoked.  
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Release Order. 19. (1) The Authority or its authorized agent shall have the power to verify customs
documentation on export or import of any pyrethrum consignment and issue an import or export release order in the ma nner prescribed in Form A13 in the
First Schedule. 
(2) The Authority shall not i ssue a release order if an exporter or importer is in 
contravention with the provisions of  the Act or any Regulations made 
thereunder.  
       (3) The Authority may cancel the export or import releas e or approval order i
f 
an exporter or importer contrave nes the provisions of the Act o r 
any Regulations made thereunder. 
 
 
Registration of 
importers and 
exporters  by 
licensed processor.  
 
 
 
  
Issue of permits. 
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
  
 
Register to be PART VII – REGULATION ON P YRETHRUM  IMPORT OR EXPORTS 
 
20.  (1) A processor who wishes to im port pyrethrum or pyr ethrum products o r 
export pyrethrum by-products, shall apply to the Authority for registration by 
the Authority in Form A14 and A 15 re spectively as set out in the Firs t 
Schedule. 
         (2) Application for an import perm it shall be in Form A16 as set out in the
First Schedule.  
       (3) Application for an export perm it shall be in Form A 17 as set out in the
First Schedule.  
 21. (1)  Where the Authority approves an application for registration as a
n 
importer or exporter unde r these Regulations, it sh all on payment of a
registration fee of one hundred thousand shillings register the applicant by
entering the name and other such particulars. 
 (2) The Authority shall, issue an import or export permit in Form A18 set out 
in the First Schedule as the case requires, to a registered importer o
r 
exporter upon compliance with the c onditions set out in the Pyrethrum
Industry Guidelines.  
(3) A permit issued under these Regulat ions shall be subject to such
conditions as the Authority may impose. 
 
 
(4) The permit shall be issued only for the specific consignment being
imported or exported. 
 
 
 22. (1) The Authority shall maintain a register of all importers and exporters who 
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 kept by the 
Authority.  
  
 
  
Quantity of 
pyrethrum 
required by the processors.  
   
Verification of 
export and 
import.  
Release of goods 
to the consignee.  
Exporter and 
Importer to make returns.  
 Cancellation of 
import or export permit. have been granted permits in accordance with these Regulations. 
 
(2) Permits granted to manufacturers entitled to import Pyrethrum shall no t
be transferable and third part y trading shall be prohibited. 
 
(3) A manufacturer who wishes to proc ure Pyrethrum locally from anothe r
manufacturer must obtain approval from the Authority. 
 
 23. (1) The Authority shall determine annually the amount of dry Pyrethrum
flowers required by the processors , taking into account the shortage
within the country. 
 
(2) Pursuant to paragraph (1) the Authority shall issue permits for such 
quantities to be imported by register ed importers as provided in the 
Schedule to these Regulations. 
          
24. On successful processing of custom s documentation, the consignment o
f
import or export may be physically ve rified jointly by authorized Keny a 
Revenue Authority and th e Authority officials. 
 
25. Goods shall be released to the c onsignee on stamping by officials of the
Authority, a release order on the import documentation, in the manne r
prescribed in the Pyreth rum Industry Guidelines. 
 
 
26. Every importer or exporter shall make returns to the Authority in the manner
prescribed in Form  A 19 set out in the First Schedule.  
  27. (1) The Authority may cancel an import or export permit of a processor who 
contravenes these Regulations. 
 
(2) A person whose permit has been cancelle d may appeal against the decision to
the Crops Arbitration Tribunal. 
 
PART VIII—FINANCIAL PROVISIONS 
Pyrethrum levy 
 
  
 
  28. (1) The Cabinet Secretary, with the a pproval of the National Assembly shall
impose the Pyrethru m  Levy on all pyrethrum products in accordance with
section 32 of the Act. 
 
(2) The Pyrethrum  Levy shall be collect ed by the Directorate on behalf of the
Authority. 
 (3) The levy shall be payable at the ra te of two percentum of the ex-factory 
as applicable, for made pyrethrum pr oducts at the point of  export and at 
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 the point of import, effective from the first day immediately following
three months after the public ation of these Regulations. 
 
(4) The proceeds of the levy shall be apportioned as follows ─ 
(i) fifty percentum shall be applied in the manner provided under this 
Act, section 10 
(ii) twenty percentum shall be used to develop pyrethrum, 
technologies, varie ties and maintain th e breeder’s rights; 
(iii)twenty percentum shall be used to develop pyrethrum produc
t
research and maintenance of th e Pyrethrum Technical Informatio n
Centre; and 
(iv) ten percentum  shall be used to  develop pyrethrum at the county 
level on pro rata basis. 
 
(5) All exporters and importers of Pyrethru m 
crop products shall be required to pay levy to the Authority or its collection agent based on the ex-warehouse price for pyrethru
m 
sold, customs value for pyrethrum imports as applicable of each consignment of made pyrethru
m 
product at the point of export o r 
import. 
 
(6) All exporters or importers of pyrethrum 
crop products shall provide informatio n 
on all export and import consignments to the Directorate in the manner prescribe
d 
in Forms A14 and A15  respectively set 
out in the First Schedule.  
 (7) Notwithstanding the provisions of  paragraph (4), where a pyrethrum
exporter and importer declares a value th at is different from the prevailing
prices as at the date of the sale agreement, the pyrethrum levy shall be 
computed on the basis of the higher of the two prices. 
 
(8) Any Pyrethrum crop exporter or importer who provides falseinformation under this regulat ion commits an offence. 
 (9) Any   levy ─ 
(a) that remains unpaid shall be reco vered by the Authority as a civil 
debt due to it from the pers on by whom it is payable; and 
(b) that remains unpaid for thirty days or more shall attract interest a
t 
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 commercial bank rates until it is fully paid. 
(10) All Pyrethrum products exporters o
r 
importers of pyrethrum and its products shall provide documentary evidence to the Directorate or its collection agent o
f 
having paid the applicable levy. 
 
(11) On successful processing of customs documentation, the Pyrethrum
crop export or import consignment shall be verified by the Directorate or 
its authorized agent. 
(12) Where a consignment is verified  under paragraph ( 10), a release orde r 
shall be issued by the Directorate.  
(13) The Directorate shall not issu e a release order if an exporter or
importer is in contravention of the provisions of the Act or any of its
regulations.  
(14) The Directorate may cancel the e xport or import rel ease order if an 
exporter or importer contravenes the pr ovisions of the Act or any of its
regulations.   
Application of 
the pyrethrum  levy. 29. (1) The Pyrethrum levy shall be collect ed and administered by the Directorate
on behalf of the Authority and may be applied for the sustenance,development and promotion of the Pyrethrum crops su
bsector in accordance 
with paragraph (2). 
 
(2) The proceeds of the Pyrethrum le vy may, with the approval of the 
Authority,  be used for all or any of the following purposes— 
 
(a) advertising the merits of Kenya Py rethrum and increasing its sale to 
expand existing markets and ente ring new markets and matters 
incidental thereto; 
(b) promotion of exhibitions and trade fairs for the display of the Kenya 
crops in the domestic an d international markets; 
(c) collection and dissemination of statis tics and other information relating 
to pyrethrum and its production, dist ribution and consumption and other 
industrial crops; 
(d)  regulation and comp liance activities; 
(e) promotion and funding of pyrethrum re search and other industrial crops 
after identification of resear ch priorities and programs;  
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 (f)  promotion of product diversif ication and value addition; 
(g) development of pyrethrum industr y and other industrial crops 
infrastructure and establishment of a Pyrethrum crops stabilization fund 
in consultation with pyrethrum industry stakeholders; 
(h) remuneration, pension, gratuities, of members of the staff and technical 
advisers of the Directorate; 
(i) provision of offices facilities for memb ers of staff of the Directorate; 
(j) payment of remuneration, allowances and expenses incurred by the 
Board of the Authority and any committees and the staff  of the Authority; 
(k) expenses and other charges incurred by the directorate or for which the 
Directorate may become liable in the course of its operations; and 
(l)  maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the Directorate; 
(m) assisting the pyrethrum industry a nd other industrial crops in such 
manner as the Board of the Authority may deem fit; and 
(n) maintenance of plant breeder’s righ ts and intellectual property rights 
and any other use as may be approved the Authority. 
       (3) The Directorat e may with the approva l of the Director General invest funds 
which may from time to time be standing to its credit an
d
which are not require d 
immediately for any of the purposes specified i
n 
paragraph (2). 
 
Financial Year o f 
the Fund. 30. The financial year of the Fund sh all be the period of twelve months
ending on the thirtieth June in each year. 
 
Accounts and 
audit. 
 
  
 
 
 
 Act No. 12 o f 31. (1) The Directorate shall cause to be kept all proper books and records
of accounts of the income, expenditu re, assets and liabilities of the
Fund and of itself. 
 
(2) Within three months after the end of each financial year, the Directorate
shall submit to the Controller of Budge t and the Auditor- General the accounts 
of the Fund and the Directorate including— 
(a) a statement of income and expenditure during that year; and 
(b) a statement of the assets and liabilities of the Directorate on the las t
day of the financial year. 
 
(3)The accounts of the Fund and of th e Directorate shall be audited by the  
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 2003. Controller of Budget a nd the Auditor-General in  accordance with the 
provisions of the Pub lic Audit Act, 2003. 
 (4) As soon as reasonably practicable after the end of  the financial year, the
Controller of Budget and the Auditor-General shall report on the examinatio
n 
and audit of the accounts of the Directorate to the Cabinet Secretary. 
 
Annual 
estimates. 
 
 
 
  
 
  
 
 Act No. 13 of 
2013 32. (1) At least three months before the commencement of each financial year, the
Directorate shall cause to be prepared estimates of the revenue and expenditure o f
the Fund for that year. 
 (2) The annual estimates shall make provision for all estimated expenditures o
f
the Fund for the financial year , and in particular shall provide for— 
(i) the payment of the salaries, allowanc es and other charges in respect o f 
the staff and members of the Directorate;  
(ii) the payment of pensions, gratuities  and other charges in respect o f
retirement benefits to st aff of the Directorate;  
(iii)the proper maintenance of the buildings and grounds of the 
Directorate; 
(iv) the matters specified under AFA Act  section  18(3); and 
(v) the creation of such reserve fund s to meet future or contingent
liabilities in respect of retirement benefits, insurance or replacement o f
buildings or equipment or in resp ect of such other matters as the 
Directorate may consider appropriate. 
(3) The annual estimates shall be a pproved by the Authority before the
commencement of the financial year to which they relate and shall be submitte d
to the Cabinet Secretary for approval. 
 
Investment of 
funds. 33. (1) The Directorate may invest any of the funds of the Fund which are no t
immediately required for its purposes, in  such securities as the Treasury may,
from time to time, approve. 
 (2) The Directorate may, subject to the approval of the Treasury, place on 
deposit with such bank or banks as it may determine, any money no t
immediately required for the purposes of the Fund. 
  
PART IX—MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS 
Protection from 
personal liability. 34. An action shall not lie against the Dir ectorate or any of its officers or othe r 
persons appointed or authorized to perf orm any function under these Regulations i n
respect of anything done or omitted to be done by them in good faith in the
exercise of or performance of any power , authority or duty conferred or impose d 
by them under these Regulations. 
  
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     35.  Notwithstanding any provisions in thes e Regulations, the pyrethrum dealer an
d
processor shall pay the pyrethrum grower within thirty days of accepting the
grower’s flowers or otherwise pay interest  on the sum due at market rates, plus a
penalty of three per centum per month on late payment. 
 
General penalty.  
 
 
 Revocation.  
 36. A person who commits an offence under these Regulations in which no penalty 
is prescribed is liable on conviction to th e penalty prescribed in section 37 of the
Act. 
 
 37. The following Regulations are revoked- 
 (a) The Pyrethrum Rules, 1967 (L.N 173or1967, L.N. 71or2006) (b) Pyrethrum (Elections) Ru les, 2003 (L.N. 165or2003, Corr. No. 
2or2004, L.N. 65or2009) 
  (c) Legal Notice 2 of 1968 
FIRST SCHEDULE – FORMS 
FORM A1            
 Serial No.: AFA/POICD/--- /001                    (r. 3(2)) 
Name of Pyrethrum Processor…………………………………………………………………….
 
Pyrethrum Grower Registration 
 (CONFIDENTIAL) 
 
To:  The Manager ………………………………………. Pyrethrum Processor 
 Application is hereby made to grow or maintain…………………………… hectares of pyrethrum on the land parcel specified in Part B below– responsible 
A - Particulars of Applicant 
1. Name of applicant …………………………………………………………... 
2. National Identify Card No / Passport No. …………………………………… 3. Address……………………………………………………………………. 4. Telephone No…………………………………………………………….…..  
B – Particulars of Land 
1.  L.R. No. or No’s……………………………………………………………….. 
2.  Location……………………………………………………………………….  
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 3.  Ward……………………………………………………………………. 
4.  Sub-County……………………………………………………………... 5.  County…………………………………………………………………………….  Date……………………………….......Signature………………………………….. Applicant or his duly  authorized agent 
  
FOR OFFICIAL USE: 
Processor: 
………………………………………………….………………………… 
…………………………………………………………………………………….. Date……………..Name of signatory……………………. Authorized Signature……………………………………………   For:…………………………………. (Name of Processing Company) 
 
    
 
FORM A2                          (r. 8(1)) 
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF: …………………… 
Serial No. County code/Pyrethrum/002 
Application for Commercial Pyrethrum Nursery 
 
1. Personal Information 
 Name of Applicant (new/renewal -delete as appropriate): ………….…………………….. 
Address:   Postal ……………………………………………............…………………………………. Email………………………………………....………Web Address: …………….……….. Telephone: …………………………………………..…………………………………….  Where the applicant is regist ered business entity, they should supply the County with: 
(a) A certified copy of certif icate of incorporati on or registration; 
(b) A certified copy of memorandum and articl es of association or constitution; 
(c) Names and address of Directors. 
i. ………………………..........................................……………………… 
ii. …………………………..........................................…………………… 
 
2. Nursery Information 
3. Location of land: 
i) County…………………………………ii) Sub-County ………………………………  
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 iii) Ward ………………………………   iii) Name of Chief …………………………….. 
L.R No or Plot No ……………………………………………………………………………
 4. Nursery Category (tick as appropriate) 
Commercial      Private  
 
I/We hereby certify that the above information is  true and accurate to th e best of my or our 
knowledge and belief.  
Signature:……………………………………Date:………………………………………………  Applications should be addressed to:-  
The County Government of …………………………. 
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE
 
Checked by: 
County Officer: 
Name 
……………………………………………..Signature……………..……………Date…………... Comments ( Recommended or Not recommended )  
 
Approved by: 
CEC Agriculture: Name ………….……………… Signature….………….…Date
………………………. Designation……………………………………     Official Stamp…………..                    
  
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      A3                                                                                                                     (r.8 (2)  
          FORM A3                          (r. 8(2)) 
 
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF: …………………… 
Serial No.: County code/pyrethrum/003 
Quarterly Returns Commercial Pyrethrum Nurseries  
1. Name of Applicant or Nursery:  ………………………………………………………… 
2. Address:  Postal ………………………………………….........…………..…………… 
 Email………………………………………………............................……………………. 
3. Telephone: ………………………………………………………………………………….. 
4. Location of land: 
i) County…………………………………… ii) Sub-County ……………………………… iii) Ward ……………………………………   iii) Name of Chief  
5. L.R. No. or Plot No: …………………………………………..…………………………… 
6. Nursery Code……………………………………………………………………………. 
7. Period of returns from……………..to………………………………………..……………… 
8. Accredited source of planting materials (seed or splits)…………………………………… 
9. Clearance certificate by the s upplier of planting material 
 
Splits stock 
Variety 
Names Balance B/f from 
previous quarter: Amount of planting 
material allocatedNo. of seedlings 
raised Total seedlings 
available 
     
     
Total      
Seedlings Sales  
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 No. Date Date 
of 
Buyer ID No.or 
PBKD’s code Receipt 
No. 
IssuedNo of Seedlings Sold Total 
     Variety 1 Variety 2 Variety 3 Others  
1          
2          
  Total        
 
 
Prepared by: 
Name:……………………………Designation:……………………………… 
Signature:……………………… Date:……………………………….……… 
Stamp:……………………………… 
 
Form A4                                                                                                           (r.5(1) (a)) 
FORM A4                          (r. 5(1)(a) 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
 
Application for Registration of a Pyrethrum dealer  
 Serial No: AFA/POICD/004 
1. Name of dealer (new or rene wal-delete as appropriate)  
2. Address ……………………………………………………………………….. 
3. Registered address ………………………… Building………………………... 
Street…………………………………………………………………………… Town or City…………………. L.R. No. …………………………………..…….. 
4. Date of Incorporation…………………………………………………… 
5. Registration No…………………………………………………………………. 
6. Name of Company ……………………………………………………………..... 
7. Physical Address ………………………………….........................……….……. 
8. Location of the principal office……………………………………………….. 
Address………………………………………………………………………..… Telephone ……………………………………………………………………..… Fax…………………………………………………………………………….. E-mail…………………………………………………………………………. 
9. Details of the capital structure 
(a) Nominal capital Kshs…………………………………………….. 
(b) Paid up capital Kshs ………………………………………………. 
 
10. A sworn affidavit by the applicant of their involvement in the business of commercial
dealers, by— (i) themselves;(ii) their servants;(iii)  spouses;(iv) next of kin;(v) holding 
companies; (vi) associated companies;  or (vii) partnerships; 
  
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 11. Full names, addresses and occupations of the directors: 
Name: Address: Occupation: 
 1. ------------------  ------------------  --------------- 
 2. ------------------  ------------------  --------------- 
 Branch Office(s) if any 
Address:……………………....................................................................………. Building ………...........................………… Street ………..........………………. Town or City……….....................…………. L.R. No. ……………………………. Telephone ……………………………………………………………………… Fax……………………………………………………………………………… E-mail…………………………………………………………………………… 
12. Name, Address and Telephone of the Chief Executive: 
Name: …………………………………………………………………......……... Physical Address ……………………………………………………......……….. Telephone: …………………………………………………………..…………… Postal Address:……………………………………………………..…………….. Professional Qualifications:…………………………………………..…………... Experience:………………………………………………………..……………… 
13. I/We certify that the informa tion given above is correct. 
Name of Director……………………… Signature …………………………….. Name of Director……………………… Signature …………………………….. Name of Secretary ……………………...Signature …………………………….. 
 
14. I/We hereby apply for licence an d registration as pyrethrum d ealer and to carry on business
of pyrethrum dealer.  Date…………………………………………………………………………… Name of Director……………………… Signature …………………………….. Name of Director……………………… Signature …………………………….. Name of Secretary ……………………...Signature …………………………….. 
 
15. Additional registration requirements shall be as per the ………….. schedule of these forms. 
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE
 
Checked by: 
Pyrethrum County Officer: 
Name 
……………………………………………..Signature……………..……………Date…………... Comments ( Recommended or Not recommended ) 
………………………………………………………………………………………………..……  
Approved by: 
AFA Authorizing officer: Name ………….………………….Signature….………….…Date 
…………………… 
Designation…………………………………………………………………………………………     O f f i c i a l   
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 Stamp…………………………………………………………………….. 
          
F o r m  A 4  B           ( r . 3 ( 1 2 ) )  
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Directorate 
And 
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF…………………. 
 
 
Serial No. County Code/Pyret hrum/ooo                  
        
 
APPLICATION FOR REGISTRATION AS A TRANSPORTERS/ STORAGE/ 
BUYER/SELLER DISTRIBU TOR OF PYRETHRUM  
(To be filled in triplicate)  
 
Full name of Applicant …………………………………….…………….………….……..…....…….…. 
Postal Address……………………………..………... ................... ................... ................... .............. .........  
PIN No / ID. No. ………….…………………… ………….……….……………..…. 
Registered Office………………………………………………………….….……….….………………. 
L. R. No. ……………….…….……..….………   Street ……..………….......……………………… Tel. No. ……….…………....….….………...….   Fax No .  …..................….. .....…..…....………..... 
       E-mail  …………..…….……....….……...… ...     Website  …………………..……………...…...… 
Place where the premise is located:        Location ……..….……….. Sub location ….…...……..    
Ward……………………….……….….……....        
       Sub-County…...…………………………..…       County…………..…..…..……..……….….. The dealer (agent) should declare all premises (buying centres) 
Details of the Buying Centres/Warehouses  
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 Buying 
Centre Name/No Capacity 
(Sq.ft) Location  Street/Avenu
e/ Village Contact 
Person Mobile No. 
      
      
      
      
 
Please note that new buying centre(s) establishe d by the Company have to be notified to the 
Authority in writing within 7 days.  
Type of dealership e.g. Transporter/Storage/Buyer/Seller  
(Specify) ………………………..………………………….………….………………………..…………  
Types of Produce/ Products …….………..….…………….…..………………..……… Sources of supply for Prod uce …………………………....………..………..…….……………...…… 
Destination for Produce …………………………....………..………..…….……………...…… 
Declaration 
I hereby declare that the particular s which I have given are true a nd accurate to the best of my 
knowledge and belief. 
Applicant Signature………………………….……    Date ………………….………….. 
 
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE  
 
 
County Government  Approval  
  
Checked by: Sub County Agricultural Officer  
 
 
Name………………..…..………. …………… Signature…………………….... Date …………………  
 
Approved  by: CEC in charge of Agriculture  
 
Name………………..…..………. ……………Signature…………………….... Date ………………… 
 Official stamp/seal   
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FORM A5                          (r. 10(2)) 
 
                                           AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY …………………… 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
 
Pyrethrum Dealer Licence 
Serial No: AFA/POICD/----/005 
Processors’ Code …………………  This License is granted to …………………………………………. of P.O. Box …………………..
and authorizes the said ………………………….. to conduct the business of pyr ethrum dealership
in the Republic of Kenya for a period of one year beginning on the ………………. Day o
f 
…………………. and ending on ………………… day of ………………. (both days inclusive)  This License is issued subject to the maintenance of the requirements for approval and the 
provisions of the Pyrethrum Regulations, 2016 and the rules made there under and to such 
conditions as are stipulated herein.  This License is not transferable. 
 
Terms and Conditions: 
1. In the performance of his functions under this license, the licensee shall so far as
practicable endeavour to ensure— (a) The promotion of good technical practic es in Pyrethrum production, secondary 
processing of pyrethrum that assist in maintenance and enhancement of quality; 
(b) The promotion of good storage, handli ng and transportation of pyrethrum with
preservation of quality in mind; 
(c) That pyrethrum is secure and that adequate insurance cover is provided by reputable
firms; 
(d) That appropriate deductions, including statut ory deductions, are made in an accountable
and transparent manner; 
Prompt direct payment to the grower.   ISSUED at Nairobi this …………………. Day of …………………………….20……… 
 
Signed……………………………………............…  Director General , 
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 Agriculture and Food Authority
 
 
 
      FORM A6                          (r. 10(3)) 
 
 AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AF A/POICD/2016/17/006 
Dealer’s Returns 
Name of Dealer.......................  Processo rs’ Code......................Licence Number........... 
Postal Address....................................................P hysical Location....................................... 
Telephone............................................................................................................... Fax........................................................................................................................ E-mail................................................................................................................. Crop Year................................................Quarter..................................................... 
Sale No Lot No. Bags  Total 
Weight 
(Kg) Price Gross 
Value  Total 
Statutor
y 
Deducti
ons 
(4%) Transpo
rt 
chargesBags Other 
Charges Net 
Proceed
s 
                      
                      
                      
 Prepared By ......................................  Signature ........................................ Designation .................................................. Date ................................................  
Official Stamp 
 
 
 
        
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        FORM A7                         (r.4(2)) 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
AFA/POICD/007 
Pyrethrum Processor Registration 
 (CONFIDENTIAL) 
…………………. 
Current Date …………………….. (Applicant’s or Company (address)) 
Dear Sir,  
RE: LETTER OF INTENT
 
1. ……………………………………………………………… (Name of applicant entity) has
demonstrated its commitment to the implementa tion of pyrethrum processing project in Kenya
by preparing Pre-Feasibility study report. 
 2. The applicant has further demonstrated commitment to taking advantage of the Kenyan
Investment Policies that will facilitate the easy access to investment incentives and guarantees.
The Company has been temporarily assi gned a pyrethrum development in ………………….. 
district,  ……………County.  Their processing de velopment may be located on plot number(s)
……………on ………………….. street, …………….. location. 
 3. The Authority is satisfied that applicant will: 
(a) Obtain an Authorising letter from the County Government fr om which the processor shall 
be located 
(b) Carry out a detailed project study to fac ilitate Environmental Impact Assessment, 
(c) Organize and register growers for pyrethrum flower supply, 
(d) Participate in pyrethrum land and pyre thrum planting material development, 
(e) Install process equipment that will march current Kenyan standards, 
(f) Successfully apply for a processors operat ing license at the appropriate stage, 
(g) Execute the project within the ne xt 1 year after which this lett er of intent shall be invalid.
The Directorate is satisfied with the inte ntions of …………….. Company in implementing the 
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 proposed pyrethrum project. 
Yours sincerely, 
Director General 
Agriculture and Food Authority 
 
    FORM A8                         (r.4(7) 
 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AFA/POICD/008 
Pyrethrum Processor Registration 
 (CONFIDENTIAL) 
 
 
PROCESSOR CERTIFICATE OF REGISTRATION  
 
THIS IS TO CERTIFY that………………….. of postal address ……………… having a 
Pyrethrum processor  at ……………LR No. .…….has b een duly registered by the Directorate in 
accordance with section ….. of the Crops Act,  2013.  Dated this …………….. day of ………………… 20……………..…  This registration is valid for one year from the date of issue. 
 Signature………………………………………………….. Director General Agriculture and Food Authority 
 
 
 
 
 
      
 
   
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FORM A 9                                                                                                                               (r 9 (1) 
FORM A9                          (r. 10(1  
THE AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AFA/POICD/009 
Application for Processor License 
1. Name of Applicant (new or re newal-delete as appropriate): ……………………....………  
2. Address:  Postal …………………………………………………......………………...   Email………………………………… Web Address……......………………   Telephone: …………………………………………………………… 3. Location of land: i) County……………………………………… ii) Sub-County ……………………………… iii) Ward …………………………   iii) Name of Chief …………………………………………  4.  Proposed Name of firm (where applicable):…………………………………………. 5. L.R. No (Attach copy of Title Deed or Regist ration Certificate of a co-operative society or 
Company)…………………………………………………………………. 
6. Processing capacity: 
a) Grinding………………………………………tonnes  per Month b) Extraction………………………………………tonnes  per Month c) Refining ………………………………………… tonnes per Month d) Other ………………………………………………. Tonnes per Month 
7. Attachments: 
 Qualifications of key staff 
 Licenses 
 Clearance certificates 
 Certification from Pest Control Products Board 
8. License category (tick as appropr iate):-Commercial…………………….Private………….. 
9. Application is made for permission to erect or operate a factory for the processing of pyrethrum 
in accordance with the particulars given above, wh ich are hereby certified to be correct by the 
applicant(s):  
Name……………………………………Signed……………………….Date.…………… 
Name……………………………………Signed……………………….Date.…………… 
Attach recommendation letter from the County Government as prescribed in Form A12 
 
FOR OFFICIAL USE  
Checked by:  
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 Technical  Officer AFA: 
Name ……………………………………..Signature……………..……………Date…………... 
Comments ( Recommended or Not recommended ) ……………………………… 
Approved by: 
Director General AFA: Na me ……………………..Signature….………….…Date ……………… 
Designation………………………………………………………………………     O f f i c i a l  Stamp…………………………………………………………………….  FORM A10                          (r. 9(2)) 
 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AF A/POICD/2016/17/010 
Processor’s Licence 
 
Valid from ………………….To…………….. 
 
Name of Applicant:…………………………………………………………………….…. 
Address: Physical: …………………………………………………………………………   Postal: ……………………………………..........………………................................... Email……………………………...……………Telephone: ………………………………  1. Location of land: i) County……………………………………… ii) Sub-County ……………………………… iii) Ward ……………………………………   iii) Name of Chief Is / are hereby authorized to operate a factory for the processing pyrethrum at:  
County: …………………………………… L.R. No…………………………………… 2. Registration Certificate No.…………………… ………………………………….……  3. Type of pyrethrum processing (Gristing or primary extraction or refining):……………………. 
Date:………………………………………………  Signed:…………………………… 
Director General,
 Agriculture and Food Authority
Subject to the terms and conditions: 
1. A licence for a new processing plant will only be  issued to persons, or companies who have
a minimum of a 300 say thousand acres or more of pyrethrum flowers or flower production
of 3 say three tons production per month. 
 2. When licensing a new processor due considerati on will be taken to en sure that processing
over capacity is not created in a given local ar ea or zone. In the case of a private investor,
the Directorate shall arbitrate to decide how the growers are distributed between the 
existing and the new processo r before issuing a licence. 
  
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 3. The Directorate, in consultation with the Ca binet Secretary, may cancel, vary or suspen d
the licence issued to any person if such pers on fails to comply with terms and conditions o f
the licence. 
 
4. The processors shall submit their processing re turns to the Directorat e on bi-annual basis as 
prescribed in Form A11 and A19. 
5. A processing licence may be suspended wh ere the licensee, without any good reason
acceptable to the Directorate, continue s to default in submitting returns. 
 FORM A11                          (r. 9(3)) 
 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AFA/POICD/011 
Processor’s Quarterly Returns 
Name of Processor .................................................................................................. 
Code................................................................................................... Licence Number.................................................................................................. Postal Address..................................................................................................... Physical Location.................................................................................................... Telephone................................................................................................................ Fax.......................................................................................................................... E-mail.............................................................................................................. Crop Year.................................................   Quarter ………......................……  
Grower or Deale
r
Code Grower Deliveries Content County 
        
        
        
 
Prepared By ................................................Signature ........................................ Designation .............................................Date ...................................................  Official Stamp:            
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       FORM A12                          (r. (1)(c))  
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF:……………………….. 
Serial No.: County code/Pyrethrum/012 
CLEARANCE CERTIFICATE  
 
Name of processo r or Dealer…………….………….………….……..…....…….….. 
Postal Address…………………..……….........................................................    
 We certify that the pyrethrum processor or dealer has fulfilled contractual obligations where applicable and not in cont ravention of county laws. 
   
Name of County Executive Committee Memb er responsible for Agriculture 
………………………………………………………………………..   Signature:……………………………………………………………..  Date: ………………………………………………………………….  
   
 
Official County Government Rubber stamp 
This clearance letter is valid fo r …………… days from date of issue. 
 
     
 
  
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        FORM A13                          (r. 19(1)) 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: County Code/Pyrethrum/013 
 
PYRETHRUM EXPORT OR IMPORT RELEASE ORDER 
Name of Exporte r or Importer……………………………………………………………………. 
Postal Address…………………………………………………………………………. Contact Person and Designation………………………………………………………. Telephone /Mobile No / Fax……………………………………………………………... E-mail Address………………………………………………………………………… Pyrethrum Export or Import Registration No…………………………………………… Issue Date……………………………………………………………………………… Customs Entry No and Date…………………………………………………………… 
Net Weight (Kgs made Pyrethrum)…………………………………………………………… 
Physical location of consignment………………………………………………………………… Signature of Exporter or Importer or Au thorized Agent                            Date 
___________________________________________________________________________ 
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 
Release Authority Stamp 
Name ……………………………………… Signature …………………….. Date …………… 
  
Per pro: 
Agriculture and Food Authority  
____________________________________________________________________ 
 
      
 
   
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FORM A14                          (r. 20(1)) 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AFA/POICD/014 
Pyrethrum Levy - Export 
 
PYRETHRUM EXPORT REGISTRATION 
(CONFIDENTIAL) 
1. Name of exporter…………………………………………………………………. 
2. Address…………………………………………………………………………… 3. Telephone No…………………………………………………………………….. 4. Email Address……………………………………………………………………. 5. Registration certificate number………………………………………………….. 6. Details of consignment (Pyrethrum Product) …………………………………………………………. 
Processor 
Marks Invoice 
No.  Grade No. of 
Packages  Net 
Weight (Kg)  Value of 
Consignment (USD) Ad Valorem Levy 
Applicable (USD)
       
Full name and address of buyer  or consignee…………………………………………………………………………… 
Name and address of Warehouse where Pyrethrum Product can be 
inspected………………………… 
Note: - Every exporter shall attach cert ified copies of the followi ng documents for verification. 
Sale contract showing (contra ct number, contract date) ; 
Commercial invoice showing (unit price USD, terms of payment,  port and country of destination);
Certificate of Analysis; Custom entry form; and Bank Pay in slip or advice for levy. Date…………………………………  ……………………………………………………. Authorized signature Stamp of Exporter 
_______________________________________________________________________ 
FOR OFFICIAL USE 
Authentication by 
Agriculture and Food Authority Date…………………………………  ……………………………………………………..  
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 Signature and Stamp 
Terms and Conditions  
For the purpose of duty or V.A.T or Levy exemptions on imported inputs, all exporters shall
account for all Pyrethrum products bought by them fo r export using Form A14 in the Schedule.  
Any Levy which remains unpaid for thirty days or more shall be recovered by the Pyrethrum andother Industrial Crops Directorate as  a civil debt due to it from th e person by whom it is payable. 
The Pyrethrum export registration form is issu ed in triplicate for distribution as follows- 
- One copy to be retained by the Pyrethrum a nd other Industrial Crops  Directorate; and 
- Two copies to the exporter or processor on e of which must be presented to the Kenya 
Revenue Authority together with  relevant Export Entry form. 
                     
 
               
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        FORM A15                          (r. 20 (1)) 
 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No. AFA/POICD/015 
Pyrethrum Levy - Import 
 
PYRETHRUM IMPORT REGISTRATION 
(CONFIDENTIAL) 
Name of importer ………………………………. Regist ration certificate number 
……………………… Address…………………………………………………………Telephone number ……………………………….. Email address...………………… ……………………………………………………………… Details of consignment (Pyrethrum Product) ……………………………………………………… 
Country of  
Origin Invoice 
No. Grade Net 
weight (Kg) Unit Price 
(USD)  Customs Value of 
Consignment (USD) Ad Valore
m
Levy 
Applicable (USD) 
       
TOTAL   
Full name and address of Seller or Consigner:………………………………………………………
Name and physical address of Warehouse where Pyrethrum product will be 
stored…………………  
Note: Every Importer shall attach certified copies of the following documents for verification- 
- Sale contract; 
- Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable);Ce rtificate of Origin; Certificate of analysis 
and pesticide residues; 
- Customs entry form; and Bank Pay in slip or advice for Levy 
 Date………………………………  ………………………………………… 
Authorized signature, Stamp of Importer 
 FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 
Authentication by the Authority: 
……………………………………….. Date………………………………………… Signature and Stamp 
Terms and conditions
  
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 i. Every Pyrethrum importer must comply with Ke nya Revenue Authority rules and regulations 
on bonded and transit goods. 
ii. A Pyrethrum importer who diverts Pyrethrum into  the local market mu st produce evidence of 
duty, value added tax and levy payment to the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops 
Directorate and Kenya Revenue  Authority - Customs Services Department, where due. 
iii. A levy which remains unpaid for thirty days or more shall be recovered by the Pyrethrum and 
other Industrial Crops Directorat e as a civil debt due to it from the person by whom it is 
payable. 
iv. The Pyrethrum import registration form is issu ed in triplicate for distribution as follows- 
- One copy to be retained by the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Directorate. 
- Two copies to the importer or processor one of which must be presented to the Kenya 
Revenue Authority together with relevant Import Entry form. 
 Dated…………………......…. 
       
 ..................................................................................
                                                                                                           (NAME)  
                                                                               
                                                                                                                                 Cabinet Secretary
 
           
 
               
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 FORM A16                          (r. 20 (2)) 
AGRICULTURE  AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial no.: AFA/POICD/016 
Import Application Permit 
(Confidential) 
Name of Importer:……………………………………Registration number………………….…. 
Address: Physical: …………………………………………………………………………   Postal: ……………………………………..........………………................................... Email……………………………...……………Telephone: ……………………………… Details of pyrethrum consignment product  
Country of 
origin Invoice 
No. Grade   Net weight 
(Kgs) Value of 
consignment (USD) Ad valorem 
levy applicable 
      
      
Total      
Full name and address of Seller or Consigner:………………………………………………………
Name and physical address of Warehouse where Pyrethrum product will be 
stored………………… 
Note: Every Importer shall attach certified copies of the following documents for verification- 
- Sale contract; 
- Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable);Ce rtificate of Origin; Certificate of analysis 
and pesticide residues; 
- Customs entry form; and Bank Pay in slip or advice for Levy 
 Date………………………………  ………………………………………… 
Authorized signature, Stamp of Importer 
                                    
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 
 Authentication by the Authority: 
……………………………………….. Date………………………………………… Signature and Stamp  
Terms and conditions: 
1. Every pyrethrum importer must comply with Ke nya Revenue Authority rules and regulations on 
bonded and transit goods  
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 2. A pyrethrum importer who diverts pyrethrum in to the local market mu st produce evidence of 
duty, value added tax and levy payment to the py rethrum and Other Industrial Crops Directorate 
and Kenya Revenue Authority – Customs Services  Department, where due, A levy which remains 
unpaid for thirty days or more shall be recove red by the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops 
Directorate as a civil debt due to it from the person by whom it is payable 
3.The Pyrethrum import application form is issu ed in triplicate for distribution as follows- 
- One copy to be retained by the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Directorate. 
- Two copies to the importer or processor one of which must be presented to the Kenya 
Revenue Authority together with relevant Import Entry form. 
Dated…………………...     ..................................................................................  
                                                                                
Cabinet Secretary 
  
 
              
 
               
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 FORM A17                         (r. 20 (3)) 
 
AGRICULTURE  AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AFA/POICD/017 
Export Application Permit 
Name of Exporter:………………………………Registration number ……..…………… 
Address: Physical: …………………………………………………………………………   Postal: ……………………………………..........………………................................... Email……………………………...……………Telephone: ……………………………… Details of pyrethrum consignment product  
Processor 
marks Invoice 
No. Grade   Net weight 
(Kgs) Value of 
consignment (USD) Ad valorem  
levy 
applicable 
      
      
Total      
 Full name and address of Seller or Consigner:…………………………………………………… 
Name and physical address of Warehouse where Pyrethrum product will be 
stored…………………  
Note: Every exporter shall attach ce rtified copies of the followi ng documents for verification- 
- Sale contract; 
- Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable);Ce rtificate of Origin; Certificate of analysis 
and pesticide residues; 
- Customs entry form; and Bank Pay in slip or advice for   Levy 
 Date………………………………  ………………………………………… 
Authorized signature, Stamp of Importer 
                                    FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 
 Authentication by the Authority: 
…………………………………….. Date………………………………………… Signature and Stamp  
Terms and conditions: 
1. Pyrethrum flowers shall no t be exported in raw form.  
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 2. Every pyrethrum exporter must comply with Ke nya Revenue Authority rules and regulations on
bonded and transit good 3.The Pyrethrum export application permit is issued  in triplicate for distribution as follows- 
- One copy to be retained by the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Directorate. 
- Two copies to the importer or processor one of which must be presented to the Kenya 
Revenue Authority together with relevant Import Entry form. 
 Dated…………………...     ..................................................................................                                                                 
Cabinet Secretary  
      
 
 
FORM A18                         (r. 21 (2)) 
 
AGRICULTURE  AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AF A/POICD/2016/17/018 
Import or Export Permit 
(Confidential) 
Name of Importe r or Exporter:………………………Registration number ……..…………… 
Address: Physical: …………………………………………………………………………   Postal: ……………………………………..........………………................................... Email……………………………...……………Telephone: ……………………………… Details of pyrethrum consignment product  
Name Invoice 
No. Grade   Quantities 
Net weight (Kgs) Value of 
consignment (USD) Ad valorem 
levy applicable 
      
      
Total      
 Full name and address of Seller or Consigner:…………………………………………………… 
Name and physical address of Warehouse where Pyrethrum product will be 
stored………………… Port and country of destination …………………………………………………………..  
Note: Every importer or exporter sha ll attach certified copies of  the following documents for 
verification- 
- Sale contract; 
- Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable);Ce rtificate of Origin; Certificate of analysis 
and pesticide residues; 
- Customs entry form; and Bank Pay in slip or advice for Levy 
 Date………………………………  ………………………………………… 
Authorized signature, Stamp of Importer  
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                                     FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 
The above is authorised to import or  export pyrethrum as specified therein 
 Authentication by the Authority: 
……………………………………….. Date………………………………………… Signature and Stamp  
Terms and conditions: 
1. Pyrethrum flowers shall no t be exported in raw form. 
2. Every pyrethrum Importer or exporter must co mply with Kenya Revenue Authority rules and
regulations on bonded and transit good 3.The Pyrethrum export application permit is issued  in triplicate for distribution as follows- 
- One copy to be retained by the Pyrethrum and other Industrial Crops Directorate. 
- Two copies to the importer or processor one of which must be presented to the Kenya 
Revenue Authority together with relevant Import Entry form. 
Dated…………………     ................................................................................ 
(NAME)
                                                                               
Cabinet Secretary  
 
            
 
               
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       FORM A19                         (r. 26) 
AGRICULTURE AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
Serial No.: AFA/POICD/019 
Import or Export returns  
Name of Importe r or Exporter:…………………………Reg istration number……………….. 
Address: Physical: …………………………………………………………………………   Postal: ……………………………………..........………………................................... Email……………………………...……………Telephone: ……………………………… Details of pyrethrum consignment product  
Country of origin 
or Destination Grade  Unit of 
measure Quantity 
handled Total value of 
consignment (USD) 
     
     
Total     
Full name and address of Seller or Consigner:………………………………………………………
Name and physical address of Warehouse where Pyrethrum product will be 
stored…………………  
Note: Every Importer or Exporter sha ll attach certified copies of  the following documents for 
verification- 
- Sale contract; 
- Phytosanitary Certificate (where applicable);Ce rtificate of Origin; Certificate of analysis 
and pesticide residues; 
- Customs entry form; and Bank Pay in slip or advice for  Levy 
 Date………………………………  ………………………………………… 
Authorized signature, Stamp of Importer 
                                   
FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY 
 Authentication by the Authority: 
……………………………………….. Date………………………………………… Signature and Stamp   
Terms and conditions: 
1. Every pyrethrum importer or exporter must comply with Kenya Revenue Authority rules an
d
regulations on bonded and transit goods.  
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 2. Attach copies of KRA expor t entries and bill of lading 
3. The Pyrethrum import or export returns form is issued in triplicate for distribution as follows- 
One copy submitted to the authority and another copy to be submitted to KRA. 
4. Forms to be filled in triplicate  Dated…………………..................................................................................... 
                                                                                                                                                               
Cabinet Secretary  
 
FORM A20                          (r. 8(4)) 
 
COUNTY GOVERNMENT OF: …………………… 
 
THE AGRICULTURE  AND FOOD AUTHORITY 
PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDUSTRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE, 2016 
Serial No.: County code/Pyrethrum/020 
 
Pyrethrum Planting Mat erials Movement Permit 
Name of Permit holder........................................................ 
Postal Address....................................................P hysical Location....................................... 
Telephone...................................................................................................................... .......... 
Vehicle registration........................................................................................................... ..... 
Quantity to be moved (Sp ecify clone orvariety....................................................................... 
Date of Movement …………………………………………………………………………  To be moved from …………………………………………………………………………… County …………………………………………………………………………………………. Sub County …………………………………………………………………………………….. Ward …………………………………………………………………………………………….. L.R.No. ……………………………………………………………………………………… 
Nursery Name ……………………………………. Re gistration Number…………………….. 
 To be moved to: County …………………………………………………………………………………………….. Sub county ………………………………………………………………………………………… Ward ……………………………………………………………………………………………….. 
Name of person receiving the planting material …………………………………………………… 
Telephone number ………………………………………………………………………………… County Government of ……………………………………………………………………………. Date ………………………………………………………………………………………………. Official county stamp  
Terms and conditions 
(a)The form to be filled in triplicate, one to be submitted to the authority and the other to the 
respective counties. (b) This form after it has been  duly filled and signed, should reach  the county 5 days before the  
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SECOND SCHEDULE 
 
THE PYRETHRUM AND OTHER INDU STRIAL CROPS DIRECTORATE 
 
LICENSING FEES 
 
NO. PERSONS 
DEALING IN 
PYRETHRUM NON-
REFUNDABLE
APPLICATION 
FEES ( Kshs) NEW APPLICATIONS 
Amount in Kenya 
Shillings (Kshs) RENEWAL FEES 
Amount in Kenya 
Shillings (Kshs). 
 
1 Pyrethrum 
Processor 10,000        Kshs. 1,000, 000 
 
 AFA – 75% 
 County-25%  Kshs. 1,000,000 
 
 AFA – 75% 
 County-25% 
2. Pyrethrum 
Commercial Nursery operator  5,000        Kshs. 100,000 
 
 AFA – 25% 
 County-75% Kshs. 100,000  
 
 AFA – 25% 
 County-75% 
3. Pyrethrum dealer 
 5,000      Kshs. 200,000 
 
 AFA – 25% 
 County – 75% Kshs. 200,000 
 
 AFA – 25% 
 County – 75% 
4 Importers and 
Exporters (For processors only) 5,000       Kshs. 100,000 
 AFA – 100% Kshs.100,000 
 AFA – 100%
 
AFA                  Agriculture and Food Authority County                County Government                                        Made on the……………………………………………., 2016. intended movement of the planting materials. 
(c) This permit is valid for only the specified consignment and date of movement. (d) Whereas the County Government shall issue th e movement permit, the Authority shall monitor 
the standards and quality of  the planting materials. 
  
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WILLY BETT 
Cabinet Secretary for Agriculture, Fisheries and Livestock