AFA directs coffee dealers to obtain movement permit
Business
By
Boniface Gikandi
| Aug 15, 2024
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has outlined radical measures to streamline the coffee sector to safeguard the interests of the growers.
The authority has directed all coffee dealers to obtain movement permits.
The regulator has said all the buyers and warehousemen must obtain movement permits by September 1, to enable them to make arrangements for quality inspection of ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/article/2001335902/farmers-oppose-new-coffee-rules"> clean coffee consignment Cheche: We have a big task at the World Cup next month KCB's Karan Patel focused on clinching Burundi Rally Africa Paves the Way for a Greener Future: Global Conference Highlights Ecosystem Revitalisation Media urged to go digital to tap shifting consumer trends Jail term, hefty fine for pastors with unregistered churches Ambitious Awuor eager to leave a mark on her World Cup debut Experts warn of bureaucratic hurdles in new movable property bill Ruto hails Parliament as his key partner Kenya Navy golfer Mochanga overcomes all odds to take command at Sea-Link Mombasa Course Dr Linyiru directed that all the requests for movement permits must be accompanied by warehouse receipts for proof of ownership and traceability.
The buyers shall also remit a sample of 200 grammes of clean coffee representing the export consignment for arbitration should a dispute on quality arise. “Buyers should book for ="https://www.standardmedia.co.ke/counties/article/2000216248/coffee-theft-puzzle-as-farmers-point-fingers-at-sector-cartels">inspection with the quality< assurance section of coffee directorate three weeks lodging for an International Certificate of Origin (ICO) on the Kentrade portal to allow coordination of inspection logistics and preparation of reports,” read part of the circular.
The circular has been copied to Capital Markets Authority (CMA), Kenya Revenue Authority, Kenya Coffee Traders Association, Council of Governors, and Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), among others.
Last month, the CMA approved new trading rules 2024 to guide coffee trading at the NCE designed to streamline operations and ensure level playing ground for the licensed players in the value chain.
The rules spell tough penalties for violations and are designed to curb malpractices at the coffee auction, where the users, brokers, and buyers, going astray will have their trading licenses revoked. NCE Chief Executive Officer Lisper Ndung’u said all the transactions must adhere to the new rules at the coffee auction.
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