Seed Dealer's Licence Fees / Charges, Kenya

A Seed Dealer's Licence (also called a Seed Seller's Licence or Seed Merchant Licence) is required by any person or business intending to trade in seeds in Kenya. The licence is issued by KEPHIS under the Seeds and Plant Varieties Act (Cap 326) and Legal Notice No. 220. All persons intending to sell, import, or export seeds must register with KEPHIS as seed merchants before commencing operations. The licence ensures that only quality-certified seeds meeting KEPHIS's gazetted minimum standards are offered for sale to farmers. Licensed dealers must display their licence and the name of the company they represent at their premises.

Seed Dealer's Licence Fees

Fee Component	Amount (KES)
New Applicant Registration Fee	75,000
Annual Renewal Fee	10,000

Supporting Costs and Requirements

Item	Cost / Requirement
NML (National Marks Licence) Certificate	KES 800–1,500
ISTA Certificate (for imported seed)	Required from country of origin
Phytosanitary Certificate	Required for all imported seed
KEPHIS Seed Quality Testing (per sample)	Varies by crop
County Business Permit	County-dependent

All seed dealers must ensure that seeds for sale have passed KEPHIS laboratory quality tests and bear the required quality labels. Imported seeds undergo quality tests on arrival and must meet gazetted standards before being offered for sale. Applications for the Seed Dealer's Licence are submitted to KEPHIS head office. Contact: KEPHIS, Off Waiyaki Way, Loresho, P.O. Box 49592-00100, Nairobi | kephis.go.ke | Tel: 0722 206 986

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