THE AFRICA TIMES | Kenya —
The East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) is currently working to harmonise seed laws across the region. This initiative aims to enhance agricultural production, improve food security, and facilitate cross-border trade in quality planting materials.
Public Hearing on Seed Legislation
During a recent public hearing concerning the East African Community Seed and Plant Varieties Bill, 2025, EALA Member of Parliament and Chairperson of the Agriculture, Tourism, and Natural Resources Committee, David Ole Sankok, outlined the objectives of the Bill. He asserted that it seeks to promote the production of quality seeds while safeguarding food sovereignty and indigenous seed varieties.
Sankok cautioned against overreliance on seeds that are non-replantable, as this could jeopardise
