MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT 2023 

INVITATION FOR FEEDBACK AND MEMORANDA ON THE DRAFT CROPS (BIXA) REGULATIONS, 2023

The Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development is in the process of developing regulations for the Bixa sub
sector following scheduling of Bixa (Bixa orellana) as a crop under First Schedule of the Crops Act No. 16 of 2013.
The main objective of the proposed Regulations is to facilitate the Development, Promotion and Regulation of
Bixa sub sector for the benefit of bixa growers and other value chain players within the Bixa industry.
In line with the requirements of the Constitution of Kenya (2010) on public participation, the Ministry invites
public comments and written memoranda on the draft regulations. The Draft Crops (Bixa) Regulations, 2023 and
comments submission form is available on the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) website www.afa.go.ke
and kilimo.go.ke for use.
All interested Stakeholders should submit written comments and memoranda on the draft Crops (Bixa) Regulations,
2023 using the prescribed public comments form, to reach the undersigned not later than fourteen (14)
days from the date of publication of this notice.
Duly filled comments feedback forms may also be submitted back via the following addresses:
The Principal Secretary
State Department for Crops Development
Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development
Kilimo House, Cathedral Road
P.O. Box 30028
Nairobi.
Or by Email : psagriculture@kilimo.go.ke
The Director General
Agriculture and Food Authority
Tea House, Naivasha Road off Ngong Road
P.O. Box 37962-00100
Nairobi.
Or by Email: info@afa.go.ke
Clarification on the draft regulations may be sought from the Director General Agriculture and Food Authority
(AFA) +254 -700638672/737454618.
Your feedback will go a long way towards ensuring a facilitative legal framework is established for the Bixa Industry.
MITHIKA LINTURI
CABINET SECRETARY
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE AND LIVESTOCK DEVELOPMENT

 

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