One of the objectives of the Kenya Agribusiness IC Program is to support the enactment of competitive seed regulations in Kenya in order to unlock private sector led growth of the seed sector. The prevalence of fake seeds has negative consequences on competition in the industry as genuine seed proprietors shy away from the market, and farmers are disillusioned by the low value to their farming operation of the use of improved seed. It is therefore critical to assess the extent of faking of seeds in Kenya in order to be able to design effective interventions to reduce or completely eliminate fake seeds.

More specifically, the study intends to:

1. Provide a detailed description of the nature of seed faking in the country
2. Assess the extent of faking by type of crop and location
3. Examine the level of faking of seeds along the seed value chain
4. Investigate the reasons for faking along the seed value chain
5. Estimate the value of seed faking
6. Suggest ways to minimize or completely eliminate faking of seeds
7. Assess the challenges of investments in seed production in Kenya for sale within EAC

See full tender here: Fake Seeds Study – Kenya

Expression of Interest Deadline: 16 February 2015