Full List of Kenya Seed Company Branches Across the Country (2026)

Updated 24 October 2026

Kenya Seed Company (KSC) is the State owned seed producer behind most of the hybrid maize planted in the country, including household names such as H614D, H6213 and H520. It also sells wheat, sunflower, sorghum, beans, pasture and vegetable seed. The head office is in Kitale, but farmers deal with the company mainly through its regional branches, which sell seed in bulk, take complaints about poor germination and connect farmers to extension officers.

This guide lists every Kenyan branch that the company publishes on its official website, with the physical location, postal address, email and phone numbers, followed by its regional subsidiaries and some practical tips for buying genuine seed.

Kenya Seed Company head office

The head office is at Mbegu Plaza on Wamalwa Street in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County, P.O. Box 553 30200 Kitale. The main lines are 0722 205 144 and 0726 141 856, and general enquiries go to info@kenyaseed.co.ke. The company lists its office hours as Monday to Friday, 8am to 5pm. The Kitale branch operates from the same Mbegu Plaza building and handles sales through sales@kenyaseed.co.ke.

Full list of Kenya Seed Company branches in Kenya

The table below is taken from the branch directory on kenyaseed.com. Where the company gives no email address for a branch, the cell is marked as not listed.

The company’s own FAQ also names Narok among its branches, but the directory does not give separate contacts for it. If you farm in the Narok wheat belt, call the head office lines first and ask to be put through to the officer covering the area.

Several branches sit inside National Cereals and Produce Board premises (Kisii, Kericho, Bomet, Meru and Karatina). That is convenient if you are also collecting subsidised fertiliser, since you can buy seed and fertiliser on the same trip. Our list of NCPB depots and their contacts helps you check the nearest store, and our guide to the functions of the NCPB explains how the subsidy programme works.

Kenya Seed subsidiaries outside the branch network

Nairobi based farmers and kitchen gardeners usually deal with Simlaw on Kijabe Street, which is where most of the group’s vegetable seed, such as sukuma wiki, cabbage and tomato varieties, is sold.

Which maize variety to ask for at your branch

Branch staff will normally ask your altitude before recommending a hybrid, because maturity period and yield depend heavily on it. The company’s published variety sheets group its maize like this:

The yields are the company’s stated potential under good management, not a promise. Most farmers get less, especially without top dressing or with late planting. KSC recommends a seed rate of 20 to 25kg per hectare for most maize varieties, which works out to roughly 8 to 10kg per acre, and says maize is generally planted in the long rains (March to May) and the short rains (October to December).

Tips for buying genuine Kenya Seed products

• Buy from a branch or an authorised dealer. The company says its products are sold through its branches, field offices and authorised agrovets. Fake seed sold in look alike packets is a recurring problem every planting season.
• Check the KEPHIS label. Kenya Seed says all its seed is certified by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS), and each packet carries certification details. A packet with no label or a torn seal is a warning sign.
• Keep your receipt and the empty packet. The company says germination or quality complaints should be raised within 30 days of purchase with proof of purchase, for investigation and possible replacement.
• Buy early. Popular highland hybrids can run short at branches close to the onset of the rains, so plan your purchase a few weeks before planting.

If you are thinking about other crops for the same land, our Irish potato farming guide covers costs and returns, and the list of KALRO research centres shows where to get independent advice on varieties and soil testing. Agricultural graduates looking for work in the seed sector can also check current openings on JobinKenya.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the Kenya Seed Company head office?

At Mbegu Plaza on Wamalwa Street in Kitale, Trans Nzoia County (P.O. Box 553 30200). The lines are 0722 205 144 and 0726 141 856.

How many Kenya Seed branches are there in Kenya?

The official branch directory lists 12 Kenyan branches including Kitale: Eldoret, Nakuru, Bungoma, Kakamega, Kisii, Kericho, Kapsabet, Bomet, Karatina, Meru and Loitoktok. The company FAQ also mentions Narok.

Does Kenya Seed have a branch in Nairobi?

Not under the Kenya Seed name. Its subsidiary Simlaw Seeds operates from Kijabe Street in Nairobi and can be reached on 0722 200 545 or 0734 811 861.

How do I report fake or poor quality Kenya Seed products?

Contact the nearest branch or the head office within 30 days of purchase, with your receipt and the seed packet. You can also report counterfeit seed to KEPHIS.

Sources: Kenya Seed Company official website (branch directory, contact page, maize variety sheets and FAQ), accessed October 2026. Branch phone numbers can change, so call ahead before travelling.