Previous Trainings

COPE Trainings

The Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) was launched in October 2010 and since then has trained 4,364 from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria, Lesotho, Somali, Sudan, South Sudan, COMESA Countries and others. In addition it has developed a curriculum and also develops tailor-made program/curricula; done regional PRA for Maize, Beans and Rice; further it has done in-country training and consultancy including successful phytosanitary conferences in 2016 and 2018. In addition COPE has developed the African Phytosanitary Journal.

The objective of COPE is to enhance capacity of Africa’s national Sanitary and Phytosanitary systems to protect national agriculture and increase ability to compete in international markets by meeting market requirements. COPE is positioned to serve as a sub-regional virtual centre and is already recognized by Regional Plant Protection Organizations such as AU-IAPSC and COMESA.

Centre for Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) has a training manual and are currently undertaking the training not only in Kenya but in East and Central Africa.

List of training COPE/KEPHIS has undertaken since 2011 (locally and regionally)

No.	Title	Period	Content	Participants	Support
2021 / 2022 FY
162	Training of KEPHIS inspectors on inspections of Dianthus and USDA requirements June 2022		Inspections for Dianthus and USDA market requirements for Dianthus	17^th Persons	KEPHIS
161	USDA requirements for Dianthus Training of Beauty line staff 15th June, 2022	15^th June 2022	USDA market requirements for Dianthus	10 persons	KEPHIS
160	Seed Systems Group Training of seed inspectors and analysts 13 -17 June, 2022	13^th to 17^th June, 2022	Seed certification and Lab seed analysis	12 persons	Seed systems group
159	Training on HACCP by UNIDO 9th to 13th May, 2022.	9^th to 13^th May, 2022	HACCP requirements in production facility	45 persons	UNIDO
158	Training of KEPHIS Inspectors for Phytosanitary Procedures of Plant Products under EU-Markup 17-19th May 2022 at NAKURU ATC, Nakuru	17^th to 19^th May, 2022	Phytosanitary Procedures of Plant Products and EU market requirements	17 persons	UNIDO
157	Study visit by the Somali Agricultural Regulatory Inspection Services (SARIS) 24th to 25th May, 2022 at KEPHIS	24^th to 25^th May, 2022	Phytosanitary inspections at point of exit, Pesticide residue analysis and overview of pest diagnostics	12 persons	COLEACP
156	Training under UNIDO on FSSC 22000 on 25th to 29th April, 2022	25^th to 29^th April, 2022	FSSC 22000 requirements in production facility	38 persons	UNIDO
155	Training Budget for Technical Personnel from the Horticulture Industry 25th to 29th April, 2022	25^th to 29^th April, 2022	MRLs, Srayer techniques	11 persons	Self sponsored
154	Training on identification and Management False Codling Moth and other Lepidopterans pests on 15th March 2022 at KHE Ontilili Farm, Nanyuki.	15^th March, 2022	Field identification of FCM	23 persons	Self sponsored
153	Training of Rwanda National seed Laboratory analysts in KEPHIS Nakuru held from 14th to 30th March 2022	14^th to 30^th March, 2022	ISTA requirements Lab seed analysis	3 persons	Rwanda Government
152	Training on Bacteriology Techniques for Diagnostics of plant pathogens in Kephis pqbs 21-25 Feb 2022	21^st to 25^th February, 2022	Techniques in diagnosis - bacteriology	8 persons	KEPHIS
151	Assessor Training ISO/IEC 17025:297 held from 7th -11th Feb, 2022.	7^th to 11^th February, 2022	ISO 17025:297	24 persons	UNIDO
150	Training on Uncertainity Of Measurment – Testing held from 3rd -4th Feb, 2022.	3^rd to 4^th February, 2022	Uncertainity of measurement - testing	25 persons	UNIDO
149	Method validation based on ISO/IEC 17025:2017 Training under UNIDO 2022 held on 31st January to 2nd Feb, 2022.	31^st January and 2^nd February, 2022	Method validation	22 persons	UNIDO
148	Training on Measurement - Traceability Training under UNIDO held from 25th to 26th November 2021	25^th to 26^th November, 2021	Measurement traceability	25 persons	UNIDO
147	Isiolo County staff training on pesticide residue analysis in fresh produce 8th to 19th November, 2021.	8^th to 19^th November, 2021	Pesticide residue analysis on fresh produce	2 persons	County Government of Isiolo.
146	Burundi High Delegation guided study tour on 4th November, 2021.	4^th November, 2021	Awareness on Kenya seed certification system, phytosanitary issues and food safety	6 persons	CABI
145	Diagnostic Training on Mealybugs and their Parasitoids for Eastern Africa 1st to 21st November, 2021	1^st to 21^st November, 2021	Laboratory identification of mealybugs and their parasitoids	15 persons	FAO
144	Training Report of USDA Dianthus Facilities Staff Held At Lakeside Hotel Naivasha on 18th And 19th October, 2021	18^th to 19^th October, 2021	USDA Market requirements for Dianthus	15 persons	KEPHIS
143	Training of Laboratory Technicians in Department of Agricultural Research Service, Malawi on Cassava Micro Propagation 25th-30th October 2021 at Bvumbwe Station, Thyolo District Malawi.	25^th to 30^th October, 2021	Cassava micro propagation	9 persons	GIZ
142	Training Of Rose Flower Production Managers on the Systems Approach Management of FCM In Roses In Mwanzo Lodge, Flower Business Park, Naivasha 21st October 2021	21^st October 2021	Systems Approach Management of FCM In Roses	31 persons	RIIP
141	Two day Virtual training for Phytosanitary staff on ISPM 8 and 14 13th and 14th Oct, 2021	13th and 14th Oct, 2021	ISPM 8 and 14	10 persons	Land O’ Lakes (Trace)
140	Training of KEPHIS Mombasa staff on ODK and surveillance 4th and 5th Oct, 2021	4th and 5th October, 2021	Open data tools	18 persons	COPE
139	Training on PRA and scanning Horizon in Naivasha 20th to 24th September 2021.	20^th to 24^th September 2021	Pest Risk Analysis and horizon scanning	10 persons	CABI
138	Study tour for Rwanda NPPO 13th to 17th September 2021 at KEPHIS HQ.	13^th to 17^th September 2021	Phytosanitary issues Seed issues and food safety	6 persons	Government of Rwanda
137	Training of growers and exporters of cut flowers on system approach for False Codling Moth (FCM) Management, Challenges and success & Australian market requirements on 16^th September, 2021 online.	16^th September, 2021	System approach for False Codling Moth (FCM) Management, Challenges and success & Australian market requirements	60 persons	COPE
136	Study tour Congolese lecturers in KEPHIS Nakuru in the month of August 2021	August, 2021	Seed certification	10 persons	Catholic university Bukavu Congo
135	Training of Dummen Orange Kenya on pest diagnostics and lab practices in July, 2021 at KEPHIS PQBS	July, 2021	Pest diagnostics	1 person	Dummen Orange Kenya
134	Training on PRA and Scanning Horizon in Naivasha Resort on 26^th to 30^th July, 2021	26^th to 30^th July, 2021	Pest Risk Analysis and Horizon Scanning	15 officers	CABI
133	Training on ISO 17065, on 21st to 23rd July at KALRO Naivasha	on 21st to 23rd July	ISO 17065	10 officers	RIIP
2020 / 2021 FY
132	Training on ODK for Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru and Embu Staff	21^st July – 12^th August 2020 July 2019	· Support inputting of real-time data	23	RIIP
133	Training for KEPHIS staff and growers	24^th to 27^th August, 2020	· Pest management, documentation and farm audits on from	63 (41 staff trained and 22 growers)	RIIP
134	Training on Nursery Establishment for persons with disability	Murang’a County on 4^th and 4^th September, 2020	· Nursery management skills to be disabled for income generation	20	RIIP
135	Training on seed certification and PVP for farmer groups	KEPHIS Hq. 21^st to 23^rd October, 2020	· Seed certification for farmers to change from informal to formal seed systems	10	Agriexperience
136	Pest free areas of production training for KEPHIS staff (physical and online course)	13^th October, 2020	· Management of pest free areas	32	RIIP
137	Training of KEPHIS staff	26th - 30th October 2020 by SBC Africa limited KEPHIS Nakuru from 26^th - 30^th October 2020 by SBC Africa limited	· Best practices for catering and accommodation training	7	COPE
138	Online training for south Sudan officers on PRA	16^th to 20th November, 2020	· PRA Skills for trade	10	University of Missouri
139	Training of KEPHIS-Mombasa and JKIA lab staff on pest reference collection	2^nd to 6^th November 2020 at KEPHIS Muguga	· Skills on pest reference collection	4	FERA & RIIP
140	Training of KEPHIS Naivasha region staff	3^rd November 2020	· Sampling plants for planting for identification of Xyllella and other pathogens of interest to EU market.	6	RIIP
141	Training on Tomato Brown rugose fruit virus for production staff	Bilashaka Ltd in Naivasha on 4^th November 2020	· Pest scouting with focus on Tomato Brown rugose fruit virus	10	RIIP
142	Training for Nursery operators (women and Youth groups)	Kitui County 17^th December, 2020	· Skills on plant nursery management.	25	RIIP
143	Training on ODK for Kisumu border post officers	January, 2021	· Support inputting of real-time data	4	RIIP
144	Awareness training to support farmer group(NARIGP)	Kitale Regional Office	· Undertake soil analysis for fertility evaluation and water analysis for irrigation suitability	40	RIIP
145	Inspectors’ refresher training on enhanced protocols for pest free places of production (PFPP)	19^th February, 2021 – virtual training	· Protocols for pest free places of production.	59	RIIP
146	Training for scouts, production supervisors and Quality controllers	2^nd March, 2021 at Flower Business Park, Naivasha	· Pest scouting for exporters	59	RIIP
147	Training of scouts, production supervisors and QCS of rose cut flowers farms	3^rd march, 2021 in Naivasha Tulaga flowers limited (Marula farm) - Moi North Lake	· On system approach in management of FCM.	49	RIIP
148	Training of scouts, production supervisors and QCs	Rainforest Farmland ltd on 9^th March, 2021	· On the systems approach on FCM management emphasis on FCM.	42	RIIP
149	Training on tissue culture for potato growers	Nyandarua County on April, 21_st 2021	· On tissue culture work	17	RIIP
150	Training of Pwani University officer on analysis of environmental contaminants	KEPHIS ACL from 12^th to 15^th April, 2021	· Analytical chemistry work	1	Self-sponsored
151	Training of MEA fertilizer staff on analysis of quality of fertilizer	KEPHIS ACL from 19^th to 23_rd April, 2021	· Analytical chemistry work	1	Self-sponsored
152	Training on tissue culture for potato growers	Molo on 26 _th May, 2021	· On tissue culture work	40	RIIP
153	Flowers exporters training	Nakuru County on 4_th June, 2021	· On FCM, market requirements and other issues.	58	RIIP
154	Training of Dummen orange laboratory officer	KEPHIS PQBS June, 2021	· On pest identification	1	Self-sponsored
155	Training of Laboratory technicians of Department of Agricultural Research Service in Malawi through COPE	25th-30th October 2021	. On Cassava micro propagation	9	COPE
156	Online workshop on Determination of Pest Status (ISPM 8) and Systems Approach for Pest Risk Management (ISPM 14)	25th-30th October 2021	. Market access and sustenance	10	COPE
157	Training of KEPHIS Mombasa staff on ODK	4th and 5th October, 2021		18	COPE
158	Training on PRA and scanning Horizon in Naivasha	20th to 24th September 2021		10	COPE
159	Study tour for Rwanda NPPO	KEPHIS HQ 13th to 17th September 2021		6	COPE
160	Training of growers and exporters of cut flowers on system approach for False Codling Moth (FCM) Management, Challenges and success & Australian market requirements	Online 16th September, 2021		60
161	Study tour Congolese lecturers in KEPHIS Nakuru	Nakuru August 2021		10
162	Training of Dummen Orange Kenya on pest diagnostics and lab practices	KEPHIS PQBS July, 2021		1	COPE
163	Training on PRA and scanning Horizon in Naivasha Resort	26th to 30th July, 2021	. On Cassava micro propagation	15	COPE
164	Training on ISO 17065 for KEPHIS officers	KALRO Naivasha 21st to 23rd July	. On Cassava micro propagation	10	COPE
2019 / 2020
104	Training of farmers and agricultural staff	Busia County, Nambale town, Khwilare catholic church on 25^th July 2019	· Identification of sweet potato and cassava pest and importance of clean planting materials	100	RIIP
105	Training on ICS and ODK for JKIA inspectors	16^th to 17^th July, 2019 at KEPHIS JKIA	· Skills to work with ICS and ODK	48	COPE
106	Inspectors and quality controllers training	KAA training Academy on 1^st and 2^nd Augugst, 2019	· Quality standards of fresh fruits and vegetables	35	COPE
107	Loop mediated Isothermal Amplification (LAMP) training of KEPHIS staff	KEPHIS PQBS on 6^th to 8^th August, 2019	· Use of LAMP diagnosis of plant viruses	9	RIIP
108	Training on seed potato production and certification for various stakeholders	KEPHIS Hq 12^th to 16^th August, 2019	· To acquire skills on seed potato production and certification	25	COPE
109	Training of technical personnel in the horticulture industry	KEPHIS Hq 10th to 13th September, 2019	· Safe use of pesticides	20	COPE and Foodscap
110	Training for KEPHIS staff and scouts in the horticulture industry	KEPHIS Hq 16th to 18th Sept 2019	· New EU requirements and pest identification	47	COPE and Dutch Government
111	Practical training on small RNA library preparation from plant tissues and bio informatics sequence analysis for KEPHIS Staff	KEPHIS Muguga 23rd to 27th September, 2019	· Detection of viruses	9	COPE
112	Training on ODK for KEPHIS staff	KEPHIS Naivasha 15^th to 18^th October, 2019	· for use during farm inspections and system audits	10	COPE
113	Fundamentals of risk management for KEPHIS staff	28^th Oct to 1^st Nov 2019	· For project risk management	2	COPE
114	Training of youth groups in Muranga County	KALRO Kandara 21^st to 22^nd Oct 2019	· Fruit tree nursery establishment	20	RIIP
115	Cassava virus diagnostic training	KEPHIS PQBS 28^th Oct to 1^st Nov 2019	· Acquire more skills on virus diagnostics	10	COPE
116	Training farmer groups in nyamira county	5^th Nov 2019 in Nyamira County	· fruit tree nursery operation	20	COPE/RIIP
117	Farmers training on Nursery Establishment and management in Nyamira County	6^th November, 2019 at Nyamaiya in Nyamira County	· Nursery Establishment and management	44	COPE/RIIP
118	Sudan agriculture officials study tour	2nd to 9th November, 2019 in KEPHIS	· Various KEPHIS operations	4	COPE
119	Training of KEPHIS Busia OSBP clients and stakeholders on KEPHIS mandate services	14^th Nov 2019 in Busia County	· The plant import and quarantine regulatory system (ICS) · The Export certification system ECS	50	RIIP
120	Training on Mobile Data Collection Tools Including Open Data Kit (Odk) for KEPHIS staff	14-15th November, 2019 At KEPHIS Mombasa	· Mobile Data Collection Tools Including Open Data Kit (Odk)	6	RIIP
121	Nursery establishment and management training Muranga County	29^th November 2019 in Muranga County	· Nursery establishment and management	20	RIIP
122	Training for Tanzania Bureau of Standards	KEPHIS HQ ACL 2nd to 6th Dec, 2019	· heavy metal analysis	2	COPE
123	National reference Laboratory workshop for KEPHIS staff by FERA	KEPHIS PQBS 9th to 13th Dec 2019	· National reference Laboratory	18	COPE
124	Training of Kenya cuttings staff	KEPHIS PQBS 9^th to 13^th December, 2019	· on DNA Barcoding for pest identification training	2	COPE
2018 / 2019
79	Training on MLN	30th to 31st July 2018 at kephis headquarters – Karen-Nairobi and naivasha MLN screening site	· Training on MLN rapid diagnostic kits and MLN-free seed production	53 (Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda and Tanzania)	AATF
80	Kirinyaga Country farmers sweet potato awareness	23^rd Augsut 2018, Kutus.	· Kirinyaga Country farmers sweetpotato awareness on clean planting material	101	RIIP
81	Training of Trainers for the Southern Africa Seed trade Project	17^th to 21^st September 2018, Kenya	· The countries were able to share knowledge and experiences on the process of conducting VCU and DUS test especially on data collection, data analysis and report writing. · They were able to compare notes on variety registration, record keeping on released varieties (National and regional Variety catalogues) and on issues of PBR.	18 (Mozambique, Malawi, Zambia and Zimbabwe)	Feed the Future Seed Trade Organization
82	5^th Regional Workshop On Application Of International Quality Standards For Fresh Fruits and Vegetables (FFV)	17^th to 21st September 2018, KEPHIS Headquarters, Nairobi, Kenya	· Enhance working relationships in application of standards for FFV within the region and internationally. · Share countries’ experiences on application of standards for FFV. · Demonstrate practical application of standards for FFV · Understanding and implementation of traceability in marketing of FFV	40 (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Burundi)	COPE, FOODSCAP, RIIP, Participants fees
83	Cassava Virus Diagnostics Training	26^th to 28^th September 2018	· Hands on training on molecular detection of cassava viral diseases. · Improve skills on cassava virus diagnostics for routine application in virus indexing of cassava germplasm. · Establishing future collaborations with the Germany company (DSMZ) in the area of plant health.	9	COPE, IITA, DSMZ
84	Method Validation And Uncertainty Of Measurements Under ISO/IEC 17025:2017	15^th to 18^thOctober 2018	· Basic statistics, introduction to method validation, validation performance parameters and validation sequence, method validation tools. · How to identify sources of uncertainties during testing in the laboratory as well the requirements as per the ISO 17025 standard	20	RIIP/COPE Funding
85	Seed growers training	1^st November, 2018, little Nile hotel, Homabay county	· Growers and Extension staff involved in Orphan crops were trained on management of the seed crop	64	Foodscap/COPE funding
86	Training of Horticultural Exporters in Meru and Laikipia Counties	10^th January 2019 in Nanyuki	· Training on issues of GAP, pesticide residue management	92	RIIP/COPE
87	Training of seed inspectors on identification of potato diseases during certification	14^th to 18^th January 2019 at KEPHIS PQBS	· Training on seed potato diseases/pest inspection and certification.	10	Foodscap/COPE funding
88	Training on maize lethal necrosis disease diagnostics for KEPHIS Inspectors	29^th to 30^th January 2019 at maize lethal necrosis screening facility in Naivasha.	· Assessment and testing with rapid diagnostic kits.	8	Foodscap/COPE funding
89	Kapsoit youth training	KEPHIS HQ Nairobi- Kenya from 21^st to 22^nd February, 2019	· Nursery management and certification.	13	Foodscap/COPE funding
90	Malawi ministry of Agriculture staff	24^th to 30^th March, 2019	· Learning visit to KEPHIS HQ and KEPHIS Nakuru	8	COPE
91	Somalia Ministry of Agriculture staff (Group 1)	KEPHIS HQ and Nakuru group 1 on 25^th and 26^th March, 2019	· Study tour	10	COPE
92	Technical staff and sprayer operators training in the horticulture industry	26^th to 29^th March, 2019	· Proper spray techniques. · Current SPS issues.	50	Foodscap/COPE funding
93	Somalia Ministry of Agriculture staff (Group 2)	2 on 8^th April, 2019	· Learning visit to KEPHIS HQ and KEPHIS Nakuru	8	COPE
94	Uganda Ministry of Agriculture staff	3^rd to 17^th April, 2019 at KEPHIS ACL HQ	· Training on pesticide formulation and pesticide residue analysis	1	COPE
95	Tanzania Ministry of Agriculture staff	4^th to 25^th April, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ	· Hands on training on Pest Risk analysis.	2	COPE
96	KEPHIS Inspectors training	1^st to 5^th April, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ	· Accreditation of pest risk analysis phytosanitary practitioner	11	Foodscap/COPE funding
97	KEPHIS Inspectors training	Plant Quarantine & Biosecurity Station (PQBS) Muguga from 8^th – 10^th April, 2019	· Plants for planting certification	11	Foodscap/COPE funding
98	The county information officers and agricultural reporters forum.	2^nd and 3^rd May, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ	· Training on SPS issues for reporters.	22	COPE
99	KEPHIS staff training	13^th to 14^th May, 2019 at KEPHIS Kenya	· Hands on training on field deployable LAMP assay for ralstonia diagnosis	30	Foodscap/COPE funding
100	Training for KEPHIS inspectors on GIS and Mapping	3^rd to 7^th June, 2019 at KEPHIS hq	· GIS and Mapping	11	Foodscap/COPE funding
101	Study tour for the Uganda High level to Kenya	3^rd to 7^th June, 2019 at KEPHIS HQ	· Study tour to bench mark KEPHIS and the export horticulture sector in Kenya	15	COPE
102	training for KEPHIS Staff on Headquarters	10^th to 15^th June, 2019 at KEPHIS	· Branding and customer satisfaction	17	COPE
103	Private seed inspectors and analysts training	KEPHIS HQ and KEPHIS Nakuru on 17^th to 28^th June, 2019	· Skills in seed inspection and lab analysis	12	COPE
2017 / 2018
61	Study tour/training for Ministry of Agriculture Technical Officers from Somali on seed certification	10^th to 14^th July, 2017	The objectives of the training were to train the Somaliland technical staff about seed systems in Kenya so as to equip them with knowledge on seed certification and quality assurance process which will lead to competence in establishing seed system in their country.	9	FAO
62	Sprayer Operators training at KEPHIS HQ	12^th to 14^th July, 2017	The training enhanced knowledge and skills needed to perform scouting, correct selection of pesticides, perform calibrations, representative sampling for pesticides residue analysis and correct dosing of crops. The need to ensure traceability through diligent record keeping was also emphasized. Key stakeholders in the sector were invited to make presentations.	22	Self-sponsorship
63	Training on orange fleshed sweet potato production in Kericho County	27^th September, 2017	The aim of the training was to create awareness on avocado production and its market access. In addition issues of clean sweet potato seed was handled.	253	RIIP
64	Refresher training for KEPHIS inspectors on plants for planting	10^th to 12^th October, 2017	The following was handled: · The EU directive 2000/29/EC with special emphasis on plant for planting inspections · USDA Minimum sanitation Protocols for Geranium Cutting Production inspections · Field inspection for plants for plantings · Sample collection for laboratory analysis · Pest identification with special emphasis of EU harmful pest · Post-entry quarantine protocol inspections	11	RIIP
65	Training for Ethiopia agriculture officers on plant variety and variety testing	4^th to 8^th December, 2017 at Hq & Nakuru	During the course the following was handled: Theory on overview of the Seed and Plant Varieties Act CAP 326, Introduction To DUS and DUS testing protocols, Introduction To NPT, Variety release procedure, Historical Perspective of PBR and PBR application procedure, PBR in Kenya experiences and challenges, Consignment identification, sealing and labeling, Label types and contents and finally the small label by MPedigree. Practical session involved: practicals on DUS data scoring, Practical on NPT data scoring and a visit to Kenya Seed Company Nakuru for Processing Procedures.	4	Ethiopia government
66	Training on Bio controls for KEPHIS inspectors	6^th and 7^th December, 2017 at KEPHIS Headquarters	The training covered the following areas; · Overview of KSTCIE activities · Challenges and opportunities of registration of bio control agents in Kenya · Challenges and opportunities in regulation of bio products in Kenya · Use of beneficial organisms and opportunities for pesticide reduction in Kenya · Production and quality control of bio control agents-case studies in Kenya · Novel control strategies, lure and trapping	28	BIMA & RIIP
67	Training on tissue culture and nematode identification for KESREF technical staff	5^th to 16^th Feb 2018 at KEPHIS Muguga	· The objectives were to understand and appreciate laboratory safety, nematode identification and quantification, Tissue culture techniques.	10	KESREF
68	Training on tissue culture multiplication techniques for sweet potatoes	19^th to 24^th February 2018	· Train farmers on tissue culture multiplication techniques for sweet potatoes	4	RIIP
69	Sweet potato training for Kericho county growers	26^th Feb 2018 in Kericho	· The objective was to produce clean sweet potato vine.	150	RIIP
70	Documentation training for Dunnem co (exporter)	12^th to 13^th March 2018	· EU directives on: plants for planting; cut flowers; additional declarations · Overview of import and export according to international standards and KEPHIS laws · Introduction to Phytosanitary requirements according to IPPC - ISPM 12 (focus on export documentation) · Introduction to Phytosanitary requirements according to IPPC - ISPM 13 (focus on export documentation) · Introduction and Practicals on Export Certification System (ECS) and Import Certification System (ICS)	4	Self-sponsored
71	Sprayer operators training from exporting companies	14^th to 16^th March 2018 at KEPHIS Hq	· Proper selection of pesticides, spraying techniques for operators and record keeping at farm level with emphasis on correct dosing of crops. · Need to develop pesticide residue checks and plans preferably on quarterly basis by an ISO 17025 accredited laboratory.	19	Self-sponsored
72	KEPHIS border staff training on SPS issues	5^th and 6^th March 2018	· Understanding the border activities and challenges faced while executing tasks. · Plant biosecurity. · ISPMs applicable to the border points (ISPM 13, 15, 20 & 23). · Dealing with difficult customers and general communication. · Financial management and revenue collection. · Use of digital support for pest identification. · ECS and ICS.	16	RIIP
73	Lesotho government staff training on use of HPLC/GCMS for pesticide residue	19th March to 6th April 2018 at KEPHIS Hq	· To understand and appreciate the use of HPLC/GCMS for pesticides residue analysis, fungal diagnosis (in particular aflatoxins). · Operations during exit point inspection.	6 (Lesotho)	Lesotho government
74	Tanzania Food And Drug Authority (TFDA) training on analysis of pesticide residue in FOOD products	23^rd April 2018 - 11^th May 2018 at KEPHIS	· To understand and appreciate the use of GCMS for pesticides residue analysis, fungal diagnosis (in particular aflatoxins).	2 (Tanzania)	Tanzania Government
75	Training of Uganda staff on molecular diagnosis	21^st to 31^st May 2018 at KEPHIS	· Molecular diagnosis	2 (Uganda)	Uganda Government
76	Training of farmers during Phytosanitary conference	5^th to 7^th June 2018 at KEPHIS	· Farmers trained on export procedure, agronomy and export certification.	92	COPE
77	Training of youth during Phytosanitary conference	8^th June 2018 at KEPHIS Hq	· Youths trained on sanitary and phytosanitary (SPS) issues plus seed certification.	50	COPE
78	Training of journalist on SPS issues	25^th June 2018 at KEPHIS HQ	· Journalist trained on SPS issues	9	COPE
2016 / 2017
49	Training of national seed Authorities in the COMESA region on COMESA seed certification	11^th to 13^th July, 2016	Training staff of the NPPOs on COMESA seed certification procedures	70	ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
50	COMESA seed system documentation and COMESA seed labels training	25^th to 27^th July, 2016	Training Staff of the NPPOs on COMESA documentation and COMESA seed labels requirements	77	ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
51	False codling moth training for exporters on 24^th August, 2016	24^th August, 2016	Training of Exporters of capsicums on the false codling moth identification and management options	90	Self-Sponsorship
52	Training for sprayer operators	24^th to 25^th November, 2016	Training of sprayer operators from exporting companies on proper use of pesticides and effective spraying techniques	37	Self-Sponsorship
53	Training on seed identification and moisture testing for Malawi seed officers in KEPHIS Nakuru	4^th to 9^th December, 2016	Malawi seed analysts trained on seed identification and moisture testing in our ISTA recognized lab	3	Malawi ministry of Agriculture
54	Training on risk based inspection and other phytosanitary port activities	23^rd to 27^th January, 2017	Experts from the USDA came to train inspectors from the East Africa region on inspection procedures within areas of entry and exit	15	USDA
55	Training on Barcoding for insect identification at KEPHIS Muguga	22^nd to 24^th February, 2017	Training of KEPHIS inspectors on DNA barcoding techniques	14	SMAP/COPE
56	Training for Botswana lab analysts on lab procedures and operations at KEPHIS Muguga	6^th to 24^th March, 2017	Different lab procedures trained by KEPHIS analysts to Botswana staff.	4	FAO
57	Trainings on Tuta Absoluta in nyandarua	28^th March, 2017	Identification of Tuta absoluta and management	53	Trellis
58	Nursery operators training at KEPHIS Headquarters	11^th and 12^th April, 2017	Training of Nursery operators on how to effectively manage a nursery, requirements and entrepreneurship.	17	Self-Sponsorship
58	Stakeholders forum on ISPM 15 wood packaging material	30^th May, 2017	Requirements for implementing ISPM 15	60	RIIP project
59	Fourth potato seed certification training at KEPHIS Headquarters	5^th to 9^th June, 2017	Potato seed production requirements	15	Syngenta foundation and Self-Sponsorship
60	Training on communication skills customer service and branding	19^th June, 2017	Communication skills and branding	11	COPE
2015 / 2016
34	Botswana Inspectorate Training on plant and animal health inspectorate	22^nd June to 31^st July 2015 KEPHIS and DVS	Training on phytosanitary, seed issues and animal health issues	3	FAO
35	UNIDO ToT (1)	6^th to 10^th July 2015 KEPHIS Hq	Training on quality standards for fruits and vegetables	18	UNIDO
36	Uganda NPPO	13^th to24th July 2015 KEPHIS Hq and Nakuru	Training on seed health issues	2
37	Regional TC Training	20^th to 24^th July KEPHIS Muguga	Training on Tissue culture techniques for Eastern, Central and Southern Africa Plant health lab experts	12	CIP
38	UNIDO ToT (II)	20^th to 24^th July KEPHIS Hq	Training on quality standards for fruits and vegetables	18	UNIDO
39	Mozambique NPPO	3^rd to 7^th August 2015	Training on seed health issues	4
40	3^rd Seed Course	17^th to 21^st August 2015	Kenya county government staff training on quality potato seed production	24	COPE, SMAP and participants fees
41	Training of Ghana private sector team on plant health lab related issues	8^th and 9^th Sept 2015	Training on plant health lab related issues	4	CSRI
42	Study tour of Malawi Agriculture officials on seed related issues	14^th to 17^th March, 2016	Training on seed related issues and KEPHIS activities as an Autonomous institution	5	Department of Agriculture services Ministry of Agriculture in Malawi
43	Training of Ethiopia Agriculture officials on Agro dealer registration and inspection	29^th to 31^st March, 2016	Seed related issues, requirements for registration of Agro dealers and inspection of Agro dealers. Field visit to an Agro dealer in Kenya.	15	Ethiopia Agriculture transformation Agency (ATA)
44	KEPHIS JKIA inspectors referesher course on pest identification and documentation	4^th to 7^th April, 2016	Trained on identification of the common pests that cause interception and issues related to documentation	40	RIIP, COPE
45	Training on false moth identification for KEPHIS inspectors and inspectors from Tanzania and uganda	16^th to 18^th May, 2016	Training on identification of false codling moth and issues related to documentation	24	RIIP, COPE
46	Trainer of trainers training on COMESA seed systems	23^rd to 27^th May, 2016	Training of the trainers on how to train the COMESA seed systems	4	COMESA, UKAID, USAID
47	Training on COMESA variety release system	6^th to 8^th June, 2016	Training staff of the national seed authorities in COMESA countries on the COMESA variety release system	56	ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
48	Training on COMESA quarantine and phytosanitary systems for seed	27^th to 29^th June, 2016	Training staff of the NPPOs on phytosanitary and quarantine measures required for seed movement	60	ACTESA, UKAID, USAID
2014/2015
26	Study Tour for Staff of Plant Protection and Regulatory services, Ghana	7^th to 11^th July 2014, Nairobi, Kenya	To enhance Inspectors understanding to know how to attain accreditation as EU competent authority (Article 15 of EU regulation 543/2011).	2 officers (Mrs. Nicholina Ama Badu Kotei and Mr. Joseph Ricky Gbatey) from Ghana NPPO visited Kenya from 7^th to 11^th July 2014.	Ministry of Food and Agriculture, Plant Protection and Regulatory Services Directorate, Ghana and UNIDO
27	Training of Farmers on grading of sweet potatoes for export	Kiptere Emmaus AGC, Kericho County on 13^th November 2014	The training focused on sorting, cleaning, grading and packaging produce for export.	54 growers from the Sigowet Sweet Potato Farmers Group were present	COPE
28	GAP Training For Nyandarua West Farmers	20^th November 2014	good agricultural practices training with focus on sanitary and phytosanitary issues	52 farmers were trained during the one day course that focused on	COPE
29	Fruits and vegetable quality standards training workshop held at KEPHIS	24^th to 26^th November 2014	1. Opening working relationships for county and national governments in application of standards for fresh fruit and vegetables; 2. Get status of application of standards for fresh fruit and vegetables; 3. Present standards for fresh fruit and vegetables; 4. Explain how standards for fresh fruit and vegetables are applied in practice with regard to selected products; 5. Updates on food safety issues; 6. New developments under fruits and vegetable standards.	35 participants	COPE
30	Potato seed course	1^st to 5^th December 2014	· Update participants’ knowledge on recent developments in seed potato supply systems. · Assess opportunities and necessary conditions for improving supply systems of high quality seed potatoes with private sector participation. · Provide opportunity for exchange of experiences and development of new ideas among participating professionals.	27 participants	COPE
31	Training Workshop Of Agricultural Extension Staff And Agrodealers On Seed Production, Processing & Handling And Marketing	9^th to10^th April 2015 At Kefri, Kitui County	Training involved: · Seed production · Seed Processing & handling · Seed Marketing	33 Participants	Farm Africa
32	Technical staff of KEPHIS training	11th to 13th May 2015 KEPHIS Headquarters	Staff Trained on: · Introduction to WTO, SPS, IPPC and Standards · Seed regulations, seed certification in Kenya · Pest Surveillance · Overview of import and export certification process · Overview of activities at PQS · Biosafety issues and status of GMO in Kenya	16 participants	RIIP Comesa
33	Support staff of KEPHIS training	14^th to 15^th May 2015 KEPHIS Headquarters	Staff Trained on: · Introduction to WTO, SPS, IPPC and Standards · Seed regulations, seed certification in Kenya · Pest Surveillance · Overview of import and export certification process · Overview of activities at PQS · Biosafety issues and status of GMO in Kenya	20 participants	RIIP Comesa
2013 / 2014
17	PRA training for four SADC countries	16^th to 20^th September 2013	The Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) in conjunction with FANRPAN together with Harmonized Seed Security Project (HaSSP) organized a five day training workshop on Pest Risk Analysis. The participants were drawn from four SADC countries; Malawi, Zimbabwe, Swaziland and Zambia. The objectives of this training workshop was to enhance the SADC countries capacity of the national phytosanitary systems in order to protect national agriculture and increase ability to compete in both domestic and international markets.	3 swazilanders 3 Zambians 3 Malawians 3 Zimbabweans	FANRPAN
18	Hands on training on Virus indexing and production of clean planting material.	7^th to 18^th October 2013	Mikocheni Agricultural research institute, together with the bill and Melinda gates foundation sponsored two of its staff for a two week hands on training on production of clean planting material of cassava and sweetpotato and also virus indexing.	2 Tanzanians	Bill and Melinda gates foundation
19	Hands on training on Pest surveillance and Pest diagnostics for Burundi NPPO.	14^th to 18^th October 2013	COPE together with UNIDO, organized one week training on pest diagnosis and surveillance, the main objective was To acquire hands-on skills on pest surveillance and diagnostic systems in Kenya. The trainees were exposed to field work in one of KEPHIS sites where surveillance is being done on fruitflies against avocado. They were also exposed to laboratory work to identify pests.	14 Burundians	UNIDO
21	PRA training for Malawi NPPO	26^th to 28^th November, 2013	A three day workshop was organized in Malawi where the NPPO staff of Malawi were sensitized on PRA.	18 Malawians	FANRPAN
22	PRA training for Zambia NPPO	3^rd to 5^th December, 2013	A three day workshop was organized in Zambia where the NPPO staff of Zambia were sensitized on PRA.	17 Zambians	FANRPAN
23	PRA training for Zimbabwe NPPO	10^th to 12^th December, 2013	A three day workshop was organized in Zimbabwe where the NPPO staff of Zimbabwe were sensitized on PRA.	16 Zimbabweans	FANRPAN
24	PRA training for Swaziland NPPO	10^th to 12^th December, 2013	A three day workshop was organized in Swaziland where the NPPO staff of Swaziland were sensitized on PRA.	17 Swazilanders	FANRPAN
25	Introduction to International Treaties and Standards in Phytosanitary Systems and Pest Risk Analysis	19^th May 2014 to 13^th June 2014	A pilot 4 week COPE e-learning course for regional NPPO staff	34 Trainees from Kenya - 22 Uganda - 5 Zambia – 3 Rwanda – 4	COPE with technical support from EAPIC
2012 / 2013
5.	Phytosanitary inspection and certification systems	21^st to 25^th May 2012	Phytosanitary import regulatory systems; Phytosanitary export certification systems; Phytosanitary import inspections	12 participants were present, all from Burundi NPPO	IPPC; USAID-Nathan Associates
6.	Pest Risk Analysis (PRA)	28^th to 4^th June 2012	Principles of PRA; Sources of PRA information; Stages of pest risk analysis; Tools for PRA	5 participants were present, all from Burundi NPPO	IPPC; USAID-Nathan Associates
7.	Training on pest risk analysis (PRA) and pest surveillance in phytosanitary systems	11^th to 22^nd June 2012	To create awareness on the importance of pest risk analysis in phytosanitary systems; To sensitize participants on the sources of PRA information; To understand the various steps in PRA process; To enhance skills in the use of PRA tools; To create awareness on pest surveillance and its implications on Agricultural production and trade; To enhance participants knowledge on types of pest surveillance and surveillance methodology; To impart practical skills on surveillance data collection, analysis, pest reporting and communication; To enhance participants’ knowledge on the use of surveillance to establish pest free areas, pest free places of production and areas of low pest prevalence.	23 Participants were from government and private sector drawn from: · Kenya – 7 · Rwanda – 2 · Burundi – 3 · Uganda – 5 · Tanzania – 5 · Ethiopia – 1	USAID-COMPETE
8.	Training of Uganda Private sector on SPS measures	22^nd to 26^th October 2012	COPE in partnership with aBi Trust of Uganda organized a training of 11 private sector players in Uganda to address challenges linked to the implementation of SPS issues through a one-week course from 22^nd to 26^th October 2012 held in Nairobi and Naivasha.	11 Ugandans	aBI trust of Uganda
9.	Curricula development	Nov 2011 to January 2012	The main objective of the assignment was to review and harmonize the COPE short in-service courses that had been developed during the COPE project phase. The principal approach was through a curriculum development workshop held at the KEPHIS headquarters between 28th November and 19th December 2011, the document was then circularled to national and regional stakeholders, followed by a stakeholder forum on 18th January 2012.	The curriculum workshop had expert input from KEPHIS, KARI, HCDA, the University of Nairobi, private sector, regional phytosanitary regulatory agencies and producer associations. The process was led by a University of Nairobi expert, Dr. James Muthomi who has been involved in the previous course content development and lectures phytosanitary units at the University of Nairobi.	USAID-COMPETE
10.	PRA network	August 2012	COPE in collaboration with the East Africa Phytosanitary Information Committee (EAPIC), worked to link the PRA and surveillance work to national PRAs and surveillance for crops in Uganda, Tanzania, Kenya, Rwanda and Burundi.		USAID-COMPETE
11.	In-country training Burundi: ” Training of Burundi NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and laboratory pest diagnosis”	19^th– 30^th November, 2012, Gitega, Burundi	KEPHIS/COPE and USAID COMPETE partnered to conduct the training on laboratory pest diagnosis and Phytosanitary inspections for Burundi NPPO staff from 19^th-30^th November, 2012 at Gitega, Burundi. A total of Twenty (20) members of staff from the Burundi National Plant Protection Organization (NPPO) were trained and out of these, three (3) participants were trained on laboratory pest diagnosis and seventeen (17) on Phytosanitary inspections and certification. The training was opened on 20^th November 2012 by the Advisor to the Director General of Agriculture in Burundi, Mr. Felix Ntahomvukiye. Other key quests present during the opening of the training were Alice a USAID Burundi representative, Steven Humphreys from USAID-COMPETE Nairobi and Esther Muchiri-EAPIC. The COPE trainers were: Mr. Allan Mweke and Mrs. Elizabeth Langat.	20 Burundians	USAID-COMPETE
12.	In-country training Rwanda: ”Training of Rwanda NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and compliance”	21^st – 25^th January, 2013 at Kigali, Rwanda	COPE and USAID/COMPETE partnered to conduct the training on Phytosanitary inspections and compliance for Rwanda NPPO (MINAGRI) staff from 21^st – 25^th January, 2013 at Kigali, Rwanda. A total of Twenty (22) members of staff from the Agriculture and Livestock Inspection and Certification Services including National Plant Protection Organization (MINAGRI) and relevant Institutions of the Ministry of Agriculture and Animal Resources the National Agricultural Export Development Board (NAEB) were trained on Phytosanitary inspections and certification. Out of the 22 members trained 9 of them are in-charge of Livestock Inspection and Certification Services within the Rwanda NPPO (MINAGRI). The COPE trainers were: Ms. Asenath Koech and Mr. Chiluba Mwape. The specific objectives of the course were to train on: Introductory international treaties and standards; Phytosanitary import regulatory systems; Phytosanitary Export Certification systems; Phytosanitary import inspections and compliance; Practical phytosanitary procedures; Introductory Pest Risk Analysis (PRA); Introductory pest surveillance and monitoring	22 Rwandese	USAID-COMPETE
13.	Study tour to Kenya by Uganda DCP inspectors, staff involved in phytosanitary certification and flower growers	11th to 15th February 2013, Nairobi, Kenya	The issues covered in the study are: 1. Responsibilities of KEPHIS as NPPO – inspection for phytosanitary certification & issuance of paper phytosanitary certificates; issuance of notifications and the areas of compliance 2. Practical procedures of phytosanitary certification system for export 3. Practical phytosanitary inspections for exports 4. Procedures for handling received notifications of non-compliance 5. Illustration of a specific survey, 6. Illustration of scouting for specified pest(s) by a flower company and role of the NPPO is scouting data, 7. Use of central databases and; diagnostic support services to phytosanitary certification.	11 Ugandans (6 inspectors and 5 private sector – flower industry participants)	CABI, STDF
14.	In-country training of Tanzania NPPO; Dar-es-Salaam Tanzania ”Training of NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and compliance”	18th to 22nd Feb 2013	The Tanzanian NPPO training took place at the Plant Health Services offices, off Mandela Road Dar es salaam from 18^th to 22^nd February 2013.The specific objectives of the course were to train on: Introduction to international treaties and standards, Phytosanitary import/export regulatory systems & inspections, practical phytosanitary procedures, an introduction to Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) as well as pest surveillance. This training targeted 15 staff from the Tanzania NPPO and was facilitated by COPE trainers: Ms. Dorah Amuli (Plant Health Services-Tanzania) and Mr George Momanyi (KEPHIS- Kenya) as per the attached participants list (Annex 1). Nine (9) trainees were from Dar es Salaam sea port and airport offices, whereas 6 participants were drawn from the border points.	15 Tanzanians	USAID-COMPETE
15.	In-country training of Uganda NPPO: Namalere, Uganda ”Training of NPPO on phytosanitary inspections and compliance”	25th Feb to 1st Mar 2013	Eighteen (18) staff members from the Uganda NPPO were trained from 25^th February to 1^st March 2013 at Post Entry Quarantine Station Namalere, MAAIF, Uganda. The specific objectives of the course were to train on: Introduction to international treaties and standards, Phytosanitary import/export regulatory systems & inspections, iosafety issues in trade, SoPs for import inspection, practical phytosanitary procedures, an introduction to Pest Risk Analysis (PRA) as well as pest surveillance. This training was facilitated by COPE trainers: Ms. Ephrance Tumuboine (Head of Department of Quarantine Uganda NPPO) and Mr. Abed Kagundu (Head, Phytosanitary and Biosafety at KEPHIS-Kenya).	18 Ugandans	USAID-COMPETE
16.	Specialized and detailed hands-on training for inspectors and other phytosanitary staff of Uganda Department of Crop Protection (DCP)	20^th to 31^st May 2013 KEPHIS HQ, Nairobi, Kenya	KEPHIS through COPE conducted a two week specialized and detailed hands-on training for inspectors and other phytosanitary staff of Uganda Department of Crop Protection (DCP) for a team of 9; comprising inspectors from DCP involved in implementing phytosanitary measures. The issues included in the training were: inspection procedures of the export certification system; Auditing processes; pest and disease detection; handling of documents and phytosanitary certificates; quarantine pest detection; first line diagnostics; other issues of concern added by trainees like PRA, use of biological in pest control were considered.	9 Ugandans	CABI-STDF
2011 / 2012
1.	Application of phytosanitary measures	4^th to 15^th July 2011	Relevant International treaties; Standard setting procedures; Phytosanitary systems evaluation (PCE) for implementation of selected standards; Import regulation, PRA & PRA tools; Non-compliance and market access; Private standards; International and regional support for phytosanitary capacity building; Bio-security and invasive alien species; Important phytosanitary/trade issues in the region.	9 participants were present, all from Kenya	HCDA; Self sponsorship after advert in May 2011 in print media locally and regionally.
2.	Capacity building on phytosanitary skills for increased regional trade	5^th to 30^th September 2011	International treaties and NPPO responsibilities; Training of Inspectors; Inspection of consignment and carriers; Pest Surveillance; Pest Risk Analysis; Pest Diagnostics procedures/ protocols; Treatments, treatment supervision and auditing of third party providers of phytosanitary treatments. Besides the theory classes, practical sessions were through field visits and lab visit.	25 participants from eight countries were present for the training: · 6 Kenyans · 3 Malawians · 3 Ugandans · 4 Tanzanians · 2 Congoleses – DRC · 3 Rwandese · 1 Burundian · 3 Zambians	USAID-COMPETE
3.	Annual Workshop/Training on Application of Commercial Quality Standards for Fruits And Vegetables In Eastern Africa	23^rd to 27^th April, 2012	The workshop/training shedded light on the consumption trends for fruits and vegetables in Kenya in the last one year (2011/2012); it increased knowledge of fruits and vegetables quality standards; it stressed the importance of strengthening the institutional and technical infrastructure for their implementation and use, and of establishing related systems of conformity assessment; and it gave participants opportunities to strengthen networks of national and international counterparts involved in the development and implementation of commercial agricultural quality standards. Classes involved theory, field visits and hands-on quality training.	38 Participants were from government and private sector drawn from: · Uganda - 7 · Tanzania – 3 · Malawi – 2 · Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) – 1 · Burundi – 2 · Rwanda – 2 · Zambia – 2 · South Africa – 1 and · Kenya – 18 were present.	USAID-COMPETE; USAID-KHCP; Self sponsorship; HCDA;
4.	Introduction to the IPPC and its international standards for phytosanitary measures (ISPMs)	4^th to 18^th May 2012	World Trade Organization – Sanitary and Phytosanitary (WTO-SPS) Agreement; The International Plant Protection Convention (IPPC); International Standards on Phytosanitary Measures (ISPMs)	13 participants were present, all from Burundi NPPO	IPPC; USAID-Nathan Associates
			TOTAL	4,364 Trainees from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria, Lesotho, Somali, Sudan, South Sudan, COMESA Countries and others	With support from: With support from: COPE, HCDA, Self-sponsorship, USAID-KHCP, IPPC, CABI-STDF; USAID-Nathan Associates; USAID-COMPETE; Africa Union and aBI Trust UNIDO, Bill and Melinda gates foundation, FANRPAN, Farm Africa, RIIP-Comesa, SMAP, FAO, USDA, Syngenta foundation, Government sponsored, FOODSCAP, University of Missouri,

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4,364 Trainees from Kenya, Malawi, Uganda, Tanzania, DRC, Rwanda, Burundi, Zambia, South Africa, Ethiopia, Eswatini, Zimbabwe, Ghana, Botswana, Nigeria, Lesotho, Somali, Sudan, South Sudan, COMESA Countries and others

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