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.
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