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State set to proceed with key agricultural reforms, says Felix Koskei

Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei confirmed that the process has been initiated to recruit the chairman of AFFA and other directors.
           Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei confirmed that the process has been initiated to recruit the chairman of AFFA and other directors.  PHOTO: COURTESY

By Nicholas  Waitathu

The government has initiated the process to establish the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority (AFFA) to take over all the roles of about 20 agricultural regulatory bodies. Two weeks ago, Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries Cabinet Secretary Felix Koskei gazetted the Agriculture, Fisheries and Food Authority Act, 2013 setting the stage for establishment of various governance structures. 

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