Author name: Martha Karuoya

IIBMA Kenya board members convened at Real IPM Kenya for our Q3 meeting. The session was dedicated to cementing strategic plans that will strengthen our role in advancing biocontrol, biostimulants, and biofertilizers across Kenya. A big thank you to our hosts at Real IPM Kenya and to all board members for their dedication and collaborative […]

IBMA Kenya joined fellow stakeholders at ISFAA‘s Private Sector Markets & Consumers TWG meeting to reflect on progress since the launch of the Cultivating an Enabling Business Environment for the Organic Inputs Sector in Kenya policy brief and to chart the way forward for Kenya’s organic inputs sector. A key focus was on post‑launch activities

The IBMA Kenya KWS Licensing Working Group convened to review progress, challenges, and strategic direction in its ongoing engagements with the Kenya Wildlife Service (KWS) and the Wildlife Research and Training Institute (WRTI) who are key regulators of microorganisms used in biocontrol. 🔍 Discussion Highlights:▪️ Updates on deliberations on Prior Informed Consent (PIC) and Mutually

IBMA Kenya joined FPEAK’s stakeholder meeting alongside growers, exporters, the Pest Control Products Board and fellow pesticide and biopesticide manufacturers. The focus was on overcoming the persistent registration gap for pest control products targeting minor crops such as herbs, berries, summer flowers and cuttings. ✅ Key Highlights from the DayEngaged with PCPB on streamlined registration

IBMA Kenya had an insightful Q2 meeting, where the board members came together to reflect, refine, and reimagine our path forward. A central highlight of the session was a comprehensive SWOT analysis, a collective effort that laid bare the association’s strengths, opportunities, weaknesses, and threats. From the untapped potential in farmer education to regulatory bottlenecks