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Join us at the 8th Africa Agri Expo – Where Innovation Meets Opportunity!

The 8th edition of the Africa Agri Expo (AAE) is here and we are thrilled to announce that the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) is a supporting partner! Organized by the TAB Group under the patronage of the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. This is a cornerstone event in Africa’s agricultural landscape. As Africa’s premier […]

Join Our Team: Exciting Career Opportunities at KOAN!

We are excited to announce new job openings at the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN). We are looking for high-caliber, self-motivated, and dedicated individuals to join our team and help drive our mission forward. The positions listed below are based at KOAN’s main office in Nairobi, Kenya. Click on the job title to view the […]

Organic Inspectors Training

The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), a national business membership organization coordinating the organic agriculture sector in Kenya, is pleased to announce an Organic Inspectors Training from 2nd to 4th October 2024 at Rainbow Ruiru Resort. This training will focus on key updates and skills required in organic certification, specifically: Implementation of the new EU […]

5th Organic Business Workshop

Unveiling Opportunities: Join Us at the 5th Organic Business Workshop! The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) is at the forefront of Kenya’s organic agriculture sector, providing essential guidance and professional advisory services to members and stakeholders. Our focus spans organic production, technical training, marketing, certification, and policy matters. In line with our mission, we’re thrilled […]

Africert

Africert Limited is a certification company with accreditation and endorsements from various standard owners in the Agribusiness sector. They are known for their commitment to providing consistent, high-quality certification services, distinguishing them in the industry. Inspections and verifications are led by internationally accredited personnel to ensure adherence to the highest standards. This dedicated team brings […]

Kilimohai Organic

The Kilimohai Organic mark is a certification for organic produce and processed products in East Africa. It is endorsed by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and is based on the East African Organic Products Standard (EAOPS). This certification is a product of the Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN), an organization dedicated to promoting organic […]

Why Get Organic Certified

Organic certification is a process by which agricultural products, including crops and livestock, are verified to have been grown or raised according to specific standards and practices defined by organic farming principles. These principles typically include: Avoidance of Synthetic Inputs: Organic farming prohibits the use of synthetic chemicals such as synthetic fertilizers, pesticides, herbicides, and […]

Inaugural Participatory Guarantee System Training of Trainers held by KOAN.

Unlike the “Third Party Certification” approach, which relies on external inspection bodies, the Participatory Guarantee System (PGS) represents an alternative assurance system. PGS involves internal procedures that are less rigorous and less costly, making it particularly suitable for local farming setups comprising groups of farmers, buyers or consumers, and stakeholders. PGS enables consumers, farmers, and […]