aak-GROW/CropLifeKenya is the national representative of the International Agrochem Industry represented worldwide by CropLife International (formerly GIFAP). It is, therefore, the umbrella organization in Kenya for manufacturers, formulators, repackers, importers, distributors, farmers and users of pest control products (pesticides). The local association has existed in various names with the mos
t recent being Pesticide Chemicals Association of Kenya (PCAK) since 1958. In 2005, the association registered CropLife Kenya as part of the global networking linkage into CropLife International. The Association through an elected Executive Committee runs the affairs of the Agrochem Industry locally on the basis of the following objectives:
(a) Promoting of public education concerning the use of pesticides safely
(b) Providing an agency for liaison with government and others, on all matters of mutual interest. (c) Considering and dealing with matters relating to customs duty, registration and labeling of pesticides, setting of standards in pesticides, following safety codes and promotion of the FAO Code of Conduct on distribution and sale of pesticides. (d) Protecting of common trade interests of its members, where these are concerned with the manufacture, formulation and distribution of pesticides. (e) Cooperating with all agencies seeking the improvement of Kenyan Agricultural and Pastoral Production and Environment. (f) Encouraging and promoting just, fair and honorable practice, to oppose malpractice and illegal practices in the operation of the industry. (g) Working with the government towards the regulation and importation of pesticides into the country and exports out of the country. (h) Encouraging research in all areas that will improve the effective use of pesticides.
