Department of Entomology

"To Support national vector control, and productive entomology for improved food security and household income."

key functions and outputs

Formulate, review and implement vector control and productive entomology policies, legislation, regulations, standards, plans and strategies
Create effective awareness in the population on vector control regulations and standards
Establish and operationalize mechanisms for the identification, development and use of strategic vector control and productive entomology infrastructure in the country
Develop and enforce systems for identification and traceability for productive entomology products
Inspect and certify productive entomology products for exports, import and for local markets
Establish and operationalize collaborative mechanisms with national, regional and international organisations on research and practices related to vector control and productive entomology
Establish and operationalize mechanisms for building the capacity of MAAIF, LGs and other stakeholders in vector control practices and productive entomology
Conduct surveillance, map out and disseminate information on the incidence of vectors in the country.

Vector control and productive entomology policies, legislation, regulations, standards, plans and strategies formulated, reviewed and implemented
Effective awareness in the population on vector control regulations and standards created
Mechanisms for the identification, development and use of strategic vector control and productive entomology infrastructure in the country established and operationalized
Systems for identification and traceability for productive entomology products developed and enforced
Productive entomology products for exports, import and for local markets inspected and certified
Collaborative mechanisms with national, regional and international organisations on research and practices related to vector control and productive entomology established and operationalized
Mechanisms for building the capacity of MAAIF, LGs and other stakeholders in vector control practices and productive entomology established and operationalized
Surveillance, mapping out and dissemination of information on the incidence of vectors in the country conducted.

The department is headed by a Commissioner and has two divisions each headed by an Assistant Commissioner:-

Vector Control Division

Functions

Formulate, review and implement policies, legislation, standards, plans and strategies for controlling the spread of vectors
Control of vectors
Monitor outbreaks and prevalence of vectors in the country including neighboring countries
Conduct surveillance and map out the distribution of vectors in the country
Advise LGs and MAAIF on vector control strategy
Collaborate with research and other organizations nationally, regionally, internationally on vector control matters
Guide the provision and monitor availability and use of major vector control, chemicals and equipment.

Productive Entomology Division

Functions

Formulate, review and implement policies, plans and legislation in regard to productive entomology
Promote environmentally friendly and economically viable productive entomology systems in various eco zones throughout the country
Establish and maintain an effective productive entomology management information system
Provide technical backup and capacity building for productive entomology in local governments
Guide the provision of sustainable services for productive entomology consistent with the prevailing macroeconomic policies
Provide advice to MAAIF and LGs on the establishment and maintenance of the appropriate infrastructure generally required for productive entomology
Guide and promote the use of improved productive entomology technologies and sustainable natural resources management.