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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

Training on Implementation of ISO 17025:2017 Standard for Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

28 February 2025

From February 24th to 28th, 2025, the Center of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) held a one-week training on the implementation of ISO 17025:2017 for KMFRI staff at KEPHIS HQ. The training comprised b...

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Training on Seed Traceability and Certification for SARIS Inspectors under SSG

20 January 2025

From January 13th to 24th, 2025, the Center of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) held a two-week training on seed traceability and certification systems for six SARIS. Held at KEPHIS HQ and Nakuru, the...

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GIZ Training of Plant Protection Officers from Somalia

13 December 2024

GIZ Training of Plant Protection Officers from Somalia on Pest Risk Analysis (PRA), Diagnosis of the Agricultural Pests, and the Import, and Export at the Entry Points at from 18th November to 13th De...

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Training on MLN for Zambia Delegates

14 December 2024

On 9th to 13th December 2024, the Center of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) successfully conducted a training on Maize Lethal Necrosis (MLN) diagnostics for six delegates from Zambia at KEPHIS PQBS, f...

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4th Phytosanitary Conference - 2023

07 March 2023

KEPHIS is spearheading activities to mark the International Year of Plant Health (2022/2023) in Kenya. KEPHIS and COPE have organized a virtual 4th Phytosanitary Conference from 18th to 21st September...

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Protecting Agriculture, Supporting Trade

COPE Trainings


  • COPE Consultancy Services

    The principle objective of COPE is to enhance capacity of Africa’s national Phytosanitary systems to protect national agriculture and increase...

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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 4th International Phytosanitary Conference 2023 essay competition. Important dates; Begins on Monday, 19th July 2023 ends on Thursday, 31st...

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