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flag Kenya’s High Court struck down parts of its 2012 seed law, allowing farmers to freely share and sell indigenous seeds.

flag Kenya’s High Court has ruled that key parts of its 2012 seed law are unconstitutional, lifting bans on farmers sharing or selling indigenous seeds. flag The decision, delivered by Justice Rhoda Rutto on November 28, 2025, struck down provisions allowing raids on community seed banks and penalties including up to two years in prison and a 1 million Kenya shilling fine. flag The case was brought by 15 smallholder farmers who operate seed banks preserving locally adapted, drought-resistant seeds. flag The court found the law violated farmers’ rights and undermined food security. flag Advocates praise the ruling as a victory for traditional farming, biodiversity, and climate resilience, emphasizing that community seed systems are vital for sustainable agriculture in rain-fed regions.

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