KEPHIS has met with mango exporters to develop a systems approach for restoring Kenya’s mango exports to Oman through improved inspections, certification and compliance with international phytosanitary standards.

KEPHIS and Mango Exporters Move to Reopen Oman Market Through Stronger Quality Standards
Officials from KEPHIS, mango exporters and horticultural stakeholders meet at KEPHIS headquarters to discuss strategies for restoring Kenya’s mango exports to Oman through stronger phytosanitary compliance, inspection and certification systems.

The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) has intensified efforts to restore Kenya’s mango exports to Oman after holding a high-level consultative meeting with mango exporters and key stakeholders to strengthen compliance with international phytosanitary standards.

The meeting, held on July 30, 2026, at the KEPHIS headquarters, focused on developing a comprehensive systems approach that will support the reopening and expansion of Kenya’s mango exports to the Gulf nation while safeguarding the country’s reputation as a reliable supplier of quality fresh produce.

Officials and industry players discussed measures aimed at improving market access through stronger inspection, certification and monitoring systems that meet the importing country’s phytosanitary requirements.

The proposed framework includes official orchard inspections, certification procedures, scouting records, packhouse inspections and continuous surveillance throughout the production and export process. According to KEPHIS, these measures are intended to strengthen traceability, improve quality assurance and ensure exported mangoes comply with international plant health standards.

The meeting comes at a time when Kenya is seeking to expand its horticultural exports and strengthen access to premium international markets by maintaining strict quality and food safety standards.

Mango remains one of Kenya’s most valuable horticultural crops and is currently the country’s third-largest fruit export. The crop contributes significantly to foreign exchange earnings while supporting thousands of farmers, traders, exporters and workers across the horticultural value chain.

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According to industry data presented during the meeting, 11 Kenyan exporters shipped a combined 1,823 metric tonnes of mangoes to Oman in 2025, underlining the commercial importance of the market and the need to restore and expand trade.

The consultative meeting brought together representatives from government agencies, county governments, development partners and the private sector to strengthen collaboration in addressing export challenges.

The meeting was officially opened by Dr. Isaac Macharia, Director of Phytosanitary and Biosecurity at KEPHIS. Other participants included Mr. Job Wanjohi, Acting Country Director of TradeMark Africa, Mr. Okisegere Ojepat, Chief Executive Officer of the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya, Ms. Mary Muteti, County Director of Agriculture and Irrigation for Makueni County, and Mr. Peter Njonjo, alongside mango exporters and other industry stakeholders.

Stakeholders emphasized the importance of coordinated action across the entire mango value chain to strengthen compliance with export requirements and improve Kenya’s competitiveness in international markets.

KEPHIS said the engagement reflects its continued commitment to protecting Kenya’s plant health systems while supporting agricultural exports through science-based regulation, certification and inspection services.

The agency noted that maintaining high phytosanitary standards is essential for preserving market access, building buyer confidence and positioning Kenya as a trusted supplier of safe, high-quality agricultural produce.

As global demand for fresh fruits continues to grow, stronger collaboration between regulators, exporters and producers is expected to play a critical role in expanding export opportunities and increasing incomes for Kenyan mango farmers.

The renewed efforts to restore the Oman market are expected to strengthen the country’s horticultural sector, create additional opportunities for exporters and contribute to the continued growth of Kenya’s agricultural export industry.

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