Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
Jane Wanjiku is an accomplished molecular biologist and principal laboratory analyst at the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), where significant contributions have been made since August 2013. In the current role as a molecular biologist and ISO 17025 internal auditor, Jane has focused on the occurrence of pectinolytic bacteria associated with blackleg and soft rot of potato in Kenya. Jane holds a Master of Science in Molecular Biology and Bioinformatics from Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology and is currently pursuing a Doctor of Philosophy in Crop Protection at the University of Nairobi.
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Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS)
Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) is the government parastatal whose responsibility is to assure the quality of agricultural inputs and produce to prevent adverse impact on the economy, the environment and human health. Vision: The Lead Regulator and Facilitator of Globally Competitive Agriculture Mission: To Provide a Science Based Regulatory Service by Assuring the Quality of Agricultural Inputs and Produce to Promote Food Security and Sustainable development Core values Customer focus Innovation and creativity Integrity Teamwork Professionalism Corporate social responsibility Strategic Objectives To protect plants from pests, weeds and invasive species. To facilitate review and strengthening of the policy, legal and regulatory framework, so that it is in tandem with both local and international agricultural sector emerging issues. To contribute towards improved levels of agricultural productivity. To support compliance to market requirements. To build adequate technical and infrastructural capacity to facilitate efficient and effective delivery of the KEPHIS mandate. To mobilize adequate financial resources and ensure optimal allocation and utilization to enable full implementation of planned programmers and activities. To enhance synergies through information and resource sharing with stakeholders and partners. To enhance the visibility and corporate image of KEPHIS