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Protecting Agriculture, Supporting Trade

COPE is a virtual learning center hosted at KEPHIS headquarters, oloolua ridge, Karen Nairobi. It was established in 2010 and is a partially independent institution. It was established with the rationale that African countries lack effective systems for managing phytosanitary measures

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News & Events

Regional Training for Rose Growers on EU Compliance and Systems Approach

18 September 2025

In the month of September 2025, COPE, with the support of the Horticulture Compliance Project, conducted a training on the Systems Approach and Compliance to EU Regulations for rose cut-flower growers...

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Training of Regional Seed Staff and Department of Plant Science and Crop Protection, University of Nairobi Held On 13th October 2025 At KEPHIS Nakuru

13 October 2025

In October 2025, the Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) conducted a training on OECD Seed Certification Protocols and ISTA Laboratory Seed Testing Standards in Asmara, Eritrea. The 5-day traini...

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Training of Mozambique National Seed Authority Technical Staff on Seed Certification Processes

17 November 2025

In November 2025, the Centre of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) hosted a comprehensive five-day training for the Mozambique National Seed Authority technical staff. Held at KEPHIS Headquarters and KEP...

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Training on Implementation of ISO 17025:2017 Standard for Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KMFRI)

28 February 2025

From February 24th to 28th, 2025, the Center of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) held a one-week training on the implementation of ISO 17025:2017 for KMFRI staff at KEPHIS HQ. The training comprised b...

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Training on Seed Traceability and Certification for SARIS Inspectors under SSG

20 January 2025

From January 13th to 24th, 2025, the Center of Phytosanitary Excellence (COPE) held a two-week training on seed traceability and certification systems for six SARIS. Held at KEPHIS HQ and Nakuru, the...

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Protecting Agriculture, Supporting Trade

COPE Trainings


  • COPE Consultancy Services

    The principle objective of COPE is to enhance capacity of Africa’s national Phytosanitary systems to protect national agriculture and increase...

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  • COPE Curriculum

    Objectives and courses of the COPE training The COPE in-service training courses are designed with the objective of enhancing participant's...

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  • Essay writing competition

    The 4th International Phytosanitary Conference 2023 essay competition. Important dates; Begins on Monday, 19th July 2023 ends on Thursday, 31st...

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