Theophilus Mutui

Theophilus Mutui

politician Kenya

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.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.00%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
81,287
Power
160$
Sentiment
5.50
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Kenya 2 5.50 0.15% +0% 53,771,296 81,287 $106,000 160$
Totals 2 53,771,296 81,287 $106,000 160$
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Recent Mentions

Kenya Kenya: Kephis Managing Director Prof Theophilus Mutui was mentioned in a letter directed to him by Nyarandi. 5

The Standard: Kephis defies order to stop cargo inspection levy

Kenya Kenya: 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. 6

The Standard: Why Kephis faces major hurdles in effecting ship, container inspection at port

Kenya Kenya: Theophilus Mutui, Managing Director of KEPHIS, discussed the interception of a pest-infested ship in Mombasa. 8

The Standard: Agency intercepts pests-infested ship in Mombasa

Kenya Kenya: Prof. Theophilus Mutui is the Managing Director of KEPHIS who opposes the proposed Bill. 3

The Standard: KEPHIS fights proposed Seed Law over fears of cartels

Kenya Kenya: The study was presented by Kephis managing director Prof Theophilus Mutui. 7

The Standard: Dirty containers raise alarm at Kenyan ports

Kenya Kenya: 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. 6

The Standard: New Levies raise a storm at Mombasa Port

Kenya Kenya: Theophilus Mutui, managing director of Kephis, announced the introduction of inspection charges for vessels and containers to prevent the spread of pests and diseases. 8

The Standard: State hikes pest inspection charges at ports