The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) is the national coordinating body for the organic agriculture sector in Kenya. Founded in 2005, KOAN is a membership organization that brings together producers, retailers, exporters, traders, NGOs, and like-minded individuals and organizations dedicated to promoting organic agriculture.
KOAN represents over 200,000 farmers and exporters and works with partners across the country to strengthen the organic sector. The organization promotes organic agriculture through communication, advocacy, and trade facilitation. This includes training, linking farmers to both domestic and international markets, and connecting organic operators with business development service providers such as input suppliers and certification bodies.
KOAN has played a key role in the development and implementation of the East Africa Organic Products Standards (EAOPS) and the East Africa Organic Mark – the Kilimohai brand. At the national level, KOAN actively advocates for policies that support and promote organic agriculture in Kenya.
A vibrant ecological organic agriculture sector for healthy, resilient communities and environments.
To lead, coordinate and create public exposure of the national ecological organic agriculture sector, promoting its contribution to economic, environmental and social benefits.
