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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 […]

KOAN and Greenspoon Supermarket join forces to promote Certified Organic Products in Kenya

We are thrilled to share the news of our partnership with Greenspoon Supermarket. As part of this collaboration, we are delighted to provide a 10% discount on all Kilimohai Organic certified products offered at Greenspoon. Furthermore, Greenspoon is actively pursuing additional certified organic suppliers. Their dedication to promoting organic practices means they are actively seeking […]

Commencement and Launch Meeting for the Integrated Sustainable Production of Tomatoes (ISPOT) in Kenya Phase II

Mary took on the responsibility of representing our team at the highly anticipated Project Inception and Kickoff Meeting for the Integrated Sustainable Production of Tomatoes (ISPOT) in Kenya Phase II. The meeting was held on the 30th and 31st of May 2023 at the Mara Frontier Hotel in Narok, Kenya. This pivotal gathering served as […]