09: 04; 2026
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) conducted a consultative training for Rose Cut-Flower Growers on 24th February 2026 at ATC Soilo, Nakuru. The training focused on the False Codling Moth Systems Approach (FCMSA) and Compliance to EU regulation 2019/2072.
The objective of the training was to enhance growers’ capacity to effectively manage Phytosanitary risks, particularly False Codling Moth (FCM), and to promote compliance with EU export market requirements.
During the training, participants were taken through the role of KEPHIS in phytosanitary risk management and trade facilitation, highlighting the KEPHIS mandate in safeguarding plant health while facilitating safe trade.
The training further covered the False Codling Moth (FCM) systems approach and its behavior patterns, including detection, identification, and effective management strategies. Emphasis was placed on preventive and integrated pest management measures across the production and export chain, with particular focus on risk profiling and the management of non-compliance.
The training session concluded with experience sharing and a plenary discussion, providing participants an opportunity to exchange farm level experiences, challenges and share success stories. The engagement reinforced the importance of joint efforts and mutual support in strengthening FCM management, enhancing compliance and safeguarding export markets. The participants appreciated the training and agreed to implement the FCMSA protocol for meeting market requirements for sustained flower exports and foreign exchange.
Courtesy: Kephis newsletter 2026