24th Annual Workshop of HAK

Theme: More, Healthier and Safer Food: Agro-ecosystem management in a changing climate

4th – 8th November 2024

A commitment to innovation and sustainability

HAK was launched in 1999 and registered in November 2001. Since then, Annual General Meetings together with workshops have been held regularly during which officials are elected. The first chairperson, Prof. S. G. Agong, served from 1999 to 2002. Subsequent chairs have been: Prof. Mary O. Abukutsa-Onyango, Prof. Dorcas K. Isutsa, Prof. John M. Wesonga, Dr. Hon. Monicah M. Waiganjo, Dr. Arnold Opiyo, Prof. John M. Wesonga and Dr. Jesca Mbaka.

HAK draws its members from persons engaged directly or indirectly in horticultural activities. There is room in HAK for all stakeholders in the horticultural industry. Thus farmers, growers, students, corporations, professionals, buyers, sellers, national, regional or international stakeholders are all welcome to join. Current membership stands at nearly two hundred and fifty persons. Efforts are being made to enhance membership.

A passion for horticulture…

HAK is a non-political and non-profit making organization whose objectives are…

Renovation and restoration

To promote horticultural science in Kenya, through the generation, dissemination, and exchange of horticultural information and technology among members.

Continuous Support

To promote sustainable and environment friendly horticultural production in Kenya

Exchange

To promote exchange of scientific information and technology among members through periodic through Seminars, Workshops, Symposia, Conferences, and Congresses

Research and Training

To promote capacity building through study, research, training and teaching.

Publication

To publish or cause to be published through Proceedings of workshops, seminars, symposia, congresses and conferences; Horticultural periodicals including journals, newsletters and reports; Commentaries and reviews on topical issues in horticulture; Brochures, posters etc.; Books, summaries or bibliographies of horticultural research relevant to Kenya.

Professionalism

To promote professionalism in horticulture

Capacity building

To promote the formation of branches for the furtherance of horticulture at local levels.

Affiliation programmes

To promote affiliation to regional and international professional societies, and organizations interested in horticultural marketing and environmental issues.

Professionalism

To promote co-operation with national institutions, societies, non-governmental and other organizations with vested interests in plant science, horticultural production, marketing and environmental conservation.

Promote Utilization of Local expertise

To promote utilization of local expertise and resources in horticulture.

Promote Activities

To solicit funds for promoting the Association’s activities

An array of Achievements

In line with its objectives, HAK has been involved in various activities, notable include:

Membership Growth

  • 250 members and the number is growing steadily
  • Regular Annual General Meetings since inception
  • Annual workshops successfully since 2002
  • five year strategic plan
  •  Was a joint organizer of the 1st All Africa Horticultural Congress held in Nairobi in 2009
  • Organized 1st International Symposium on Ornamentals in Africa held in Nairobi in 2013

Reports and Journals

  • Published proceedings of workshops
  • Published an international Journal: The African Journal of Horticultural Science (ISSN 1998-9326)
  • Affiliated to the International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS) and contact body to the International Society for Horticultural Sciences (ISHS) for Kenya.

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Meet our team

Our comprehensive suite of professionals caters to a diverse team, seasoned professionals in the horticultural sector.

Dr. Joseph Mwafaida Mghalu

Chairperson

Dr. Simon Ochanda

Vice-Chairperson

Dr. Rose Kigathi

Secretary

Dr. Millicent Otiende

Treasurer

Prof. Moses Muraya, Chuka

Editor

Dr. Louise Ngugi

Vice-Secretary