Overview
- Act: Pyrethrum Act of 2013 (No. 22 of 2013)
- Formed: 1963
- CEO: Carolyne Imbwaga
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The Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK) is a state corporation established in 1963 to process and market pyrethrum products. Now Registered under Pyrethrum Act of 2013 (No. 22 of 2013), PPCK operates in Nakuru, playing a key role in Kenya’s pyrethrum industry. It processes pyrethrum flowers into high-quality pyrethrin extracts used in pesticide and insecticide manufacturing. PPCK has faced challenges, including industry liberalization and operational inefficiencies, but remains a crucial player in revitalizing Kenya’s pyrethrum sector, supporting farmers, and enhancing value addition in the agricultural value chain.
CEO: Carolyne Imbwaga
Carolyne Imbwaga is the Acting CEO of the Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya (PPCK). She has extensive experience in agribusiness and industrial processing, focusing on value addition and sector
revitalization. Imbwaga has played a key role in policy implementation, stakeholder engagement, and improving operational efficiency within Kenya’s pyrethrum industry.
Management Team
Rosaline Chepngeno
Manager, Planning & Strategy
Vincent Ouma
Manager, Factory/ Quality Control & Assurance
Winfred Waweru
Manager, Factory/ Quality Control & Assurance
Edward Ochele
Ag. Manager, Finance
Joel Atuti Nyachiro
Manager, Audit and Risk
Maureen. Dwallo
Manager, Human Resource & Administration
Kenneth C. Ronoh
Manager, ICT/Corporate Communication
Peter Kaumbuthu
Officer, Procurement
Sipanto Rikoyian
Ag. Company Secretary
Board of Governors
George Wachira
Chairman
Jenaro Guantai Ithinji
Member
Stella Wanjiru
Member
Simeon K. Chebwai Boen
Member
Dr. Lawrence Munene Ngari
Member
Nasra G. Kochale
Member
John Irungu Njoroge
Member
Justus Monda
Member
Sarah Wanjiku Wataku
Member
Functions
- Processing Pyrethrum – Extracts pyrethrins from dried pyrethrum flowers for use in pesticides, insecticides, and other industrial applications.
- Quality Control – Ensures pyrethrum extracts meet international standards for purity and effectiveness through rigorous testing and compliance checks.
- Marketing & Sales – Promotes and distributes pyrethrum-based products in local and global markets, expanding Kenya’s share in the industry.
- Research & Development – Innovates processing methods, improves product formulations, and explores new applications for pyrethrum extracts.
- Farmer Support & Training – Works with farmers to improve pyrethrum yields through better farming techniques, seed distribution, and capacity building.
- Value Addition & Product Development – Develops high-quality derivatives such as pyrethrum-based aerosols and organic pest control solutions.
- Industry Regulation & Compliance – Works with authorities to ensure the industry adheres to agricultural and manufacturing standards.
- Supply Chain & Logistics – Manages the sourcing, transportation, and storage of pyrethrum flowers to ensure efficient processing.
- Sustainability & Environmental Conservation – Encourages eco-friendly farming, waste management, and sustainable production processes.
- Sector Revitalization – Leads efforts to boost pyrethrum production, attract investment, and restore Kenya’s global leadership in pyrethrum exports.
Important Links
Address & Contacts
- Pyrethrum Processing Company of Kenya, Industrial Area, Pareto Road
- P.O. Box 420 – 20100, Nakuru
- md@pyrethrum.co.ke| contact@ppck.co.ke
- +254 51 2211567-72