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+254 709 891 000 pqsconference2026@kephis.org 14th to 17th September 2026 KEPHIS HQ Karen, Nairobi, Kenya
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The Center of Phytosanitary Excellence Africa (COPE - AFRICA)

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Protecting Agriculture, Supporting Trade

COPE is a virtual learning center hosted at KEPHIS headquarters, oloolua ridge, Karen Nairobi. It was established in 2010 and is a partially independent institution. It was established with the rationale that African countries lack effective systems for managing phytosanitary measures

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News & Events

Pectobacteria, Dickeya & C. michiganensis Training at KEPHIS Karen & PQBS Muguga

01 May 2026

Training on Detection and Identification of Pectobacteria spp., Dickeya spp., and Clavibacter michiganensis nebraskensis Held at Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service Headquarters, Karen and PQBS Mu...

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Training of KEPHIS Inspectors on Scale Insect Identification and Management

28 May 2026

From 25th to 28th May 2026, the Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) hosted KEPHIS inspectors at the KEPHIS Headquarters for a training on scale insect identification and management. The training...

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Training on Plant Breeding & Seed Certification for South Sudan Delegation

19 May 2026

From 5th to 19th May 2026, the Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) hosted four delegates from South Sudan for a specialized capacity-building training on plant breeding and seed certification at...

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International Phytosanitary & Seed Quality Conference 2026

07 May 2026

About the Conference Seed quality, phytosanitary and food safety standards are foundational to agricultural development and global food security, especially in the wake of climate change. As crossbor...

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Regional Training for Rose Growers on EU Compliance and Systems Approach

18 September 2025

In the month of September 2025, COPE, with the support of the Horticulture Compliance Project, conducted a training on the Systems Approach and Compliance to EU Regulations for rose cut-flower growers...

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Protecting Agriculture, Supporting Trade

COPE Trainings


  • COPE Consultancy Services

    Consultancy in Phytosanitary  Plant protection services in reference to The Plant Protection Act, CAP 324, Laws of Kenya ensures that harmful...

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  • COPE Curriculum

    Objectives and courses of the COPE training The COPE in-service training courses are designed with the objective of enhancing participant's...

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  • Essay writing competition

    The International Phytosanitary and Seed Quality Conference 2026 essay competition. Important dates; Begins on Monday, 14th September 2026 ends on...

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