Theophilus Mutui
Theophilus Mutui is the managing director of the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis), where he plays a crucial role in enforcing phytosanitary measures to protect Kenya's agriculture from pests and diseases. Under his leadership, Kephis has announced the introduction of inspection charges for vessels and containers at Mombasa port beginning in March 2025, aimed at enhancing compliance with international standards and safeguarding the agricultural sector. Mutui emphasizes the importance of clean shipping practices to maintain Kenya's reputation in international trade.
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Prof. Theophilus Mutui is demanding transparency in the sector regarding container and vessel cleaning regulations.
Shipowners lobby objects new container cleaning charges at Mombasa port
Kenya· 2025-11-03
Kephis Managing Director Prof Theophilus Mutui was mentioned in a letter directed to him by Nyarandi.
Kephis defies order to stop cargo inspection levyKenya· 2025-09-14
Managing director Theophilus Mutui had observed that the inspection ensured that vessels and sea containers are clean and do not bring materials that harbour pests and diseases from other countries.
Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at portKenya· 2025-08-30
Theophilus Mutui, Managing Director of KEPHIS, discussed the interception of a pest-infested ship in Mombasa.
Agency intercepts pests-infested ship in MombasaKenya· 2025-08-13
Prof. Theophilus Mutui is the Managing Director of KEPHIS who opposes the proposed Bill.
KEPHIS fights proposed Seed Law over fears of cartelsKenya· 2025-08-03
The study was presented by Kephis managing director Prof Theophilus Mutui.
Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan portsKenya· 2025-04-10
Kephis managing director Theophilus Mutui says these levies will ensure that vessels and containers are clean and do not bring pests and disease-causing organisms from other countries.
New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa PortKenya· 2025-04-03
Theophilus Mutui, managing director of Kephis, announced the introduction of inspection charges for vessels and containers to prevent the spread of pests and diseases.
State hikes pest inspection charges at portsKenya· 2025-02-27