Why Are We the Best in Africa?
We address the problem of low yields of small holder farmers by producing high quality hybrid maize seed and bean seed.
We are the only private company in East Africa with an end-to-end seed maize research, breeding and distribution program.
Since inception, we have diversified our products with the interests of the farmer at heart. We are engaged in producing
high quality seed tolerant to diseases, drought and superb maturity attributes in all agro-ecological zones.
Our Growth
Western Seed Company is a seed research and processing company
The Beginning
The company was incorporated in Kenya in 1986 as Western and Grain Company when the seed sector in the country was still closed and largely informal.
Liberalization
The firm played an active role in liberalization of the seed sector in Kenya, improving on traditionally grown varieties before commencing its breeding programme.
First Hybrid
Through dedication and desire to transform lives of local maize farmers through quality seeds, the team managed to come up with the first Hybrid Maize variety less than 10 years after its incorporation. It submitted the variety for national performance trial.
First Hybrid Released
First Western Seed Company Hybrid Maize seed released
Full release of seven varieties
Western Seed Company officially released seven high quality hybrid maize seed varieties fit for specific soils in Western Kenya after being dully approved by the government approval. The year heralds a new chapter in the life of maize farmers in the region. Those varieties include WH 502, 105,002,509,403, 102 and 103.
More varieties released
In 2004, Western Seed Company released five maize varieties of WS series after being approved. They include WH 301, 401,402, 507and 508. In 2005, four more seeds of WH varieties were approved, bringing the total to at least 18. The four varieties are WH 101,105,002 AND 104. Western Seed is in the process of expanding to other regional countries with plans to testing and eventual release of its varieties in Uganda and Tanzania ongoing.
Agreement
This year, we found partners in Rwanda to promote local seed production.
Stockist Training
We started Stockist training in Nyanza, Western & Rift Valley April 2019 - Stockist training in Central & Eastern and NOW we are carrying out distribution of promotion seed in western, rift valley & Nyanza. We made another milestone in forming partnership in Rwanda, by building a maize seed processing plant that will ensure Rwanda farmers get locally produced high quality maize seed. We also introduced 504 variety
New Outlet
Opened A new Outlet Point of Sales in Bungoma Town - At Shariff Center Where you Get all the our Varieties.
Our Clients Said
Wilfred Nandwa
Client«Affordable prices and variety is what they offer. I trust them for quality seeds. They also give free advice to customers on the appropriate seeds to get before making a purchase which is really nice of them.»
Apollo Aimba
Client«One of the seed companies in Kenya offering the best seed option for farmers in Kenya.»
Adolphus lwova
Client«Friendly staff, and helpful for anyone in need of hybrid maize,beans and kienyeji chicks.»
Fidelis Namatsi Owino
Client«Great company helping create a food secure country.»
jay Richu
Client«Located just a few metres from the outskirts of kitale town,this company is easly accessible by all means due to it being located just along the kitale -heading towards Lions.The company is easy to identify when you see it due to its massive buildings and a big banner that displays its name.»
ANDREW SIMIYU
Client«I Andrew wekesa i have been in class of agriculture.from their I have been involved in farming. Western seed is doing well as it give certified seed to farmers which result to high yield.»
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