GAZETTE NOTICE NO. 12040

UNDER section 19 (1) of the Seeds and Plant Varieties (Variety Evaluation and Release) Regulations, 2016, the Managing Director, KEPHIS is supposed to cause the names of the released varieties to be published in the Kenya Gazette within twenty one (21) days of the National Variety Release Committee (NVRC) meeting. • Species: Phaseolus vulgaris L. Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Optimal Production Altitude (Masl) Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Beans Waithera KSR 13 KALRO KALRO Katumani Altitude: 1,350- 1,800 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 5-6 Sites where testing was done: Embu, Kitui, Katumani, Kampi ya Mawe and Thika 72 to 85 days 1.4-2.8 • Medium Micronutrient rich bean (Iron levels is 69.5 ppm and Zinc levels is 27.65 ppm) • Drought tolerant • Species: Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Sorghum JASIRI TZ 2 LOCAL KALRO KALRO KATUMANI Altitude:900- 1700 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM4- LM5, UM 4-5 Sites where testing was done: Kitui,Kampi ya mawe, Tharaka Nithi, Kampi ya Mawe, Kilimambogo etc. 90-100 days 2-3.8 • 97.5% Bird escaping (2.5% bird damage) • Chalky white grain • Drought tolerant • Has brewing quality (66.03 % starch content) Sorghum PATO 1 PL 14 KALRO KALRO KATUMANI Altitude: 1000- 1800 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM 4-5, LM 3-LM5 Sites where testing was done: Kitui,Kampi ya mawe, Tharaka Nithi, Kampi ya Mawe,Kilimam bogo etc. 90-100 days 2- 3.6 • 95% Bird escaping (5% bird damage) • Brown grain • Drought tolerant • Moderate brewing quality (61.59% starch content) Sorghum NDUME PL 20 KALRO KALRO KATUMANI Altitude:900- 1700 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM4- LM5, UM 4-5 Sites where testing was done: Kitui,Makueni, Tharaka Nithi, Kampi ya Mawe, Kilimambogo etc.. 100-110 days 2-3 • 93% Bird escaping (7% bird damage • White grains with brown spots • Drought tolerant • Brewing quality (63.42% starch content) Sorghum SMART PL 39 KALRO KALRO KATUMANI Altitude:900- 1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM4- LM5 Sites where testing was 90-100 days 2-3.5 • 99.4% Bird escaping (0.6% bird damage • Pearl white grains • Drought tolerant THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024 Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes done: Kitui,Makueni, Tharaka Nithi, Kampi ya Mawe, Kilimambogo etc. • Brewing quality (66.28 % starch content) Sorghum HUMMER ICS KALRO KALRO KATUMANI Altitude: 1000- 2100 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM 4-5, LM 3- LM4 Sites where testing was done: Kitui,Makueni, Tharaka Nithi, Kampi ya Mawe, Kilimambogo etc 100-120 days 2-3 • 88% Bird escaping (12 % bird damage • Red grains • Drought tolerant • High Calcium: 50mg/100g Sorghum AGV KUZO AGV KUZO KWS SAAT SE & Co KAaG Agventure Limited Altitude: 1200- 1800m.a.s.l AEZ: UM 3- 5;LM 3-5 Sites where testing was done: Baringo, Nakuru, Narok, Laikipia, Meru etc. 120-150 days 4-6 • Good brewing quality • Short plant height, Combine harvestable. • Fast dry down • Adaptable to different planting densities Species: Sorghum bicolor (L) Moench (Forage) Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Biomass Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Sorghum KWS PASHO KWS PASHO KWS SAAT SE & Co KAaG Agventure Limited Altitude: 1200- 1800m.a.s.l AEZ: UM 3- 5;LM 3-5 Sites where testing was done: Baringo, Nakuru, Narok, Laikipia, Meru etc. 90-120 days 40-50 fresh matter yield • Multipurpos e cutting: green chop and silage. • Good cold tolerance • Tolerance to leaf blight (E. turcicum) • Strong ratooning Sorghum MEGA SWEET MEGA SWEET ADVANTA SEEDS ASI SEEDS ENTERPRIS ES (K) LTD Altitude: 1100 – 2400 m.a.s.l AEZ: LH2 – LH4, UM4-5, UM5, LM5 Sites where testing was done: Lanet, Embu, Bukura, Kiboko, Njoro, Eldoret, Kitale, Nakuru, Bomet 75 - 80 days to 1st cut and 45 – 50 days after previous cut for ratoons • Green fodder yield of up to 70 t/ha • Dry matter yield of 15 – 20 t/ha (cumulative yield) • High biomass yielding multicut (2-3 times) sweet sorghum forage hybrid. • Low HCN content of 86 – 90 ppm 30 days after planting which is very safe for animals as it is below 200 ppm threshold. • Thick and juicy stems • High brix 14% – 16 % at soft dough stage 20th September, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Biomass Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes • High crude protein (10% – 11% • High digestibility (63- 65%) Sorghum BMR ROCKET BMR ROCKET ADVANTA SEEDS ASI SEEDS ENTERPRIS ES (K) LTD Altitude: 1100 – 2400 m.a.s.l AEZ: LH2 – LH4, UM4-5, UM5, LM5 Sites where testing was done: Lanet, Embu, Bukura, Kiboko, Njoro, Eldoret, Kitale, Nakuru, Bomet 50 – 55 days to 1st cut and 35 – 40 days after previous cut for ratoons • Green fodder yield of up to 50 t/ha • Dry matter yield of 12 – 15 t/ha (cumulative yield) • Hybrid with BMR 6 trait (low lignin) for increased digestibility • Low HCN content of 68 – 100 ppm 30 days after planting which is very safe for animals as it is below 200 ppm threshold. • Multicut ability (2 – 3 times) • High protein (8% - 10%) • High leaf to stem ratio. • High digestibility (60%) at dough stage • Species: Solanum tuberosum L. (True Potato Seed) – To be grown under High Input Intensive Management Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Tuberyield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Potato SOLHY007 SOLHY00 Agventure BV, Dreijenlaan 2, 6703 HA, Wageningen, the Netherlands Doing Business as: Solynta Agventure BV, Dreijenlaan 2, 6703 HA, Wageningen, the Netherlands Doing Business as: Solynta Altitude : 1300- 3000 masl AEZ: UH1-3, LH1-3, UM1-3 Sites where testing was done : Nyandaura, Meru, Bomet, Narok, Nakuru, Kericho, Laikipia, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, Elgeyo- Marakwet 3-4 months 20-30 • Delivered as True Potato Seeds. • Round-oval potato with yellow skin and medium yellow flesh that is well- suited for the fresh market • Shallow Eyes • Cooking type: fairly- firm • Dry matter: 18% Potato SOLHY012 SOLHY01 Agventure BV, Dreijenlaan 2, 6703 HA, Wageningen, the Netherlands Doing Business as: Solynta Agventure BV, Dreijenlaan 2, 6703 HA, Wageningen, the Netherlands Doing Business as: Solynta Altitude : 1300- 3000 masl AEZ: UH1-3, LH1-3, UM1-3 Sites where testing was done : Nyandaura, Meru, Bomet, Narok, Nakuru, Kericho, Laikipia, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, Elgeyo- Marakwet 3-4 months 20-30 • Delivered as True Potato Seeds. • Oval potato with yellow skin and yellow flesh that is well- suited for the fresh market • Shallow Eyes • Cooking type: fairly- firm • Dry matter: 20% THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024 Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Tuberyield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Potato SOLHY015 SOLHY01 Agventure BV, Dreijenlaan 2, 6703 HA, Wageningen, the Netherlands Doing Business as: Solynta Agventure BV, Dreijenlaan 2, 6703 HA, Wageningen, the Netherlands Doing Business as: Solynta Altitude : 1300- 3000 masl AEZ: UH1-3, LH1-3, UM1-3 Sites where testing was done : Nyandarua, Meru, Bomet, Narok, Nakuru, Kericho, Laikipia, Kiambu, Uasin Gishu, Nyeri, Elgeyo- Marakwet 3-4 months 30-40 • Delivered as True Potato Seeds. • Highly resistant to Late Blight • Oval potato with yellow skin and medium yellow flesh that is well- suited for the fresh market • Medium Eyes • Cooking type: fairly- firm • Dry matter: 20% • Species: Solanum tuberosum L. – To be grown under High Input Intensive Management Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner(S) Licensee Maintainer And Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Tuberyield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Potato NAPOLEON NAPOLEON AGRICO U.A. AGRICO East Africa Ltd. Altitude: 1300 – 3000 masl AEZ:UH1-3 LH1-3 UM1-3 Sites where testing was done: Nyandarua, Meru, Bomet, Narok, Nakuru, Kericho, Laikipia, Kiambu, Uasin, Gishu, Nyeri, Elgey-marakwet, 3.5-4 months 52-72 • Processi ng: Crisps • High dry matter 24% • Processi ng quality also after long storage • Strong canopy • Round oval tuber shape with shallow eyes • Species: Hordeum vulgare L. Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Barley LAURETTE LAURETTE EAML and Syngenta EAML Altitude: 1,900 to 2,600 m.a.s.l AEZ: LH3 Sites where testing was done: Mau Narok, Timau,Chepkoilel, Njoro etc. 5 to 5.5 Months 4.5 to 7.0 • Good malting and brewing qualities. Extracts >80% • Moderately resistant to common diseases e.g net blotch and scald. Barley PROPINO PROPINO EAML and Syngenta EAML Altitude: 1,900 to 2,600 m.a.s.l AEZ:LH3 Sites where testing was done: Mau Narok, Timau,Chepkoilel, Njoro etc. 5 to 5.5 Months 4.5 to 7.0 • Good malting and brewing qualities. Extracts >80% • Moderately resistant to common diseases e.g net blotch and scald. 20th September, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE • Species: Pisum sativum L. Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Peas Greenwich Greenwich RAGT Semences Agventure Limited Altitude:1600 – 2600 m.a.s.l AEZ: LH 1-3, UM 1-2, Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru (Njoro, Bahati, Kabarak, Molo, Mau summit), Naromoru, Rumuruti, Eldoret (Moiben and Chepkoilel) Kitale, Mau Narok, 90-110 days 1 – 4.3 • Green pea with large, green grain • Dual purpose (fresh and dry) • Good color retention • Good soakability and rapid cookability Peas KWS Karioka Karioka KWS Momont Agventure Limited Altitude:1600 – 2600 m.a.s.l AEZ: LH 1-3, UM 1-2, Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru (Njoro, Bahati, Kabarak, Molo, Mau summit) Naromoru, Rumuruti, Eldoret (Moiben and Chepkoilel) Kitale, Mau Narok, 90-120 days 1 – 3.8 • Green pea with medium, green grain • Dual purpose (fresh & dry) • Good color retention • Good soakability and rapid cookability Species: Brassica napus L. Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Oil seed rape (canola) Lumen Lumen Deutsche Saatveredulung AG (DSV) Agventure Limited Altitude: 1800- 2600 m.a.s.l AEZ: UH 2-3, LH 2-4, Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru (Bahati, Molo, Kabarak, Mau summit, Njoro), Eldoret (Moiben, Chepkoilel), Kitale, Mau Narok, Njoro, Nyahururu, Nyeri. 120-150 days 2 – 4.5 • Tall, late maturing hybrid variety • Excellent early vigor providing up to 60% weed suppression. • High oil content (43.5%-47.6%) • Low erucic acid percentage (<2%) Oil seed rape (canola) CLICK CL CLICK CL Deutsche Saatveredulung AG (DSV) Agventure Limited Altitude: 1800- 2600 m.a.s.l AEZ: UH 2-3, LH 2-4, Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru (Bahati, Molo, Kabarak, Mau summit, Njoro), Eldoret (Moiben, Chepkoilel), Kitale, Mau Narok, Njoro, Nyahururu, Nyeri. 120-150 days 2 – 4.5 • Tall, late maturing hybrid variety • Excellent early vigor providing up to 60% weed suppression • High oil content (43%-47.4%) • Low erucic acid percentage (< 1%) • Clearfield herbicide tolerance. Oil seed rape (canola) Hyola Blazer TT T68634 Advanta Seeds ASI SEEDS ENTERPRIS ES (K) Limited Altitude: 1800 – 3000 m.a.s.l AEZ: UH1-2, LH1-4 Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru, Mau Narok, Kitale, Molo, Bahati, Eldoret, Nakuru 90 – 120 days 1.5-2.5 • Straight atrazine herbicide tolerant hybrid with straight active ingredient(AI) • Shorter uniform plant height ideal for mechanical harvesting • Excellent blackleg triple gene resistance THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024 Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes • Excellent early vigour providing up to 50% higher weed suppression. • High oil content (35% - 42%) • Resistant to lodging. Oil seed rape (canola) Hyola 117 CC CC91117 Advanta Seeds ASI Seeds Enterprises (K) Limited Altitude:1800 – 3000 m.a.s.l AEZ:UH1-2, LH1- Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru, Mau Narok, Kitale, Molo, Bahati, Eldoret, Nakuru 90 – 110 days 1.0-2.0 • Shorter uniform plant height ideal for mechanical harvesting • Excellent blackleg triple gene resistance • Excellent early vigour providing up to 50% higher weed suppression. • High oil content (30% - 40%) • Resistant to lodging. Oil seed rape (canola) Hyola 140 CC CC90014 Advanta Seeds Asi Seeds Enterprises (K) Limited Altitude: 1800 – 3000 m.a.s.l AEZ: UH1-2, LH1-4 Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru, Mau Narok, Kitale, Molo, Bahati, Eldoret, Nakuru 100 – 120 days 1.75– 3.0 • Shorter uniform plant height ideal for mechanical harvesting • Excellent blackleg triple gene resistance • Excellent early vigour providing up to 50% higher weed suppression. • High oil content (35% - 40%) • Resistant to lodging. Oil seed rape (canola) Hyola 130 CC Advanta Seeds Asi Seeds Enterprises (K) Limited Altitude: 1800 – 3000 m.a.s.l AEZ: UH1-2, LH1-4 Sites where testing was done: Timau, Nakuru, Mau Narok, Kitale, Molo, Bahati, Eldoret, Nakuru 100 – 120 days 1.5 – 2.0 • Shorter uniform plant height ideal for mechanical harvesting • Excellent blackleg triple gene resistance • Excellent early vigour providing up to 50% higher weed suppression. • High oil content (32% - 38%) • Resistant to lodging. • Species: Zea mays L. Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Maize (early kit) Mazao Kame 1 CHKE21W001 KALRO KALRO/ CIMMYT Altitude: 800 - 1450m.a.s.l AEZ: IL 6, LM 5- 6, LM 5, LM 6 Sites where testing was done: Kampi yam awe, Kitui, Rwika, Homabay, Mogotio, Katumani, Kathiani, Salama, Masimba, Kiboko etc. 3 – 4 Months 4 – 6 • Female inbred parent (INP) is introgressed with a dominant male sterile gene (MS44) which eliminates the process of detasseling during seed production Maize (medium kit) Mazao 1 CHKM21W002 KALRO KALRO/CIM MYT Altitude:1100 - 1500m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 2, LM 3, LM 4, LM 5 Sites where testing 4 – 5 Months 5 – 8 • Female inbred parent (INP) is introgressed with a dominant male sterile gene 20th September, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes was done: Busia, Siaya, Lower Kakamega, Lower Bungoma, Vihiga, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Tharaka Nthi (MS44) which eliminates the process of detasseling during seed production Maize (medium kit) Mazao 2 CHKM21W003 KALRO KALRO/ CIMMYT Altitude: 1100 - 1500m.a.s.l AEZ: :LM 2, LM 3, LM 4, LM 5 Sites where testing was done: Busia, Siaya, Lower Kakamega, Lower Bungoma, Vihiga, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Tharaka Nthi 4 –5 Months 5 – 7 • Female inbred parent (INP) is introgressed with a dominant male sterile gene (MS44) which eliminates the process of detasseling during seed production Maize (mid late kit) ADV2401W HKE160279 Advanta Seeds Asi Seeds Enterprises (K) Limited Altitude: 1400 – 1800 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM3, UM4, UM4-5, LM1-3 Sites where testing was done: Kakamega, Lanet, Bumula, Mabanga, Yala, Bukura, Kabianga etc. 135 – 145 days 8 – 10 • Tolerant to major leaf diseases like GLS, blight, rust, MSV & ear rots • Good standability, uniform ear placement with good husk cover • Resistant to root and stem lodging • Stay green at maturity for fodder utilization in addition to grain. Maize (medium kit) ADV2309W- EDV CKDHH15008 FNP Advanta Seeds Asi Seeds Enterprises (K) Limited Altitude: 1200 – 1600 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM4-5, UM5, LM1-2 Sites where testing was done: Busia, Embu, Kaguru, Kimaeti, Kirinyaga, Siaya etc. 125 – 135 days 6 – 8 • Excellent standability due to seed production from male sterility system • Tolerant to major leaf diseases like GLS, blight, Rust, MSV • Uniform ear placement and good husk cover Species: Gossypium hirsutum Crop Official Release Name Variety Testing Name/Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Cotton MIC 563 MIC 563 Mahyco Kenya Private Limited Mahyco Private Limited, India Altitude: 5-1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, L3, L4 Sites where testing was done:Kibos, Alupe, Bura, Mwea and Perkerra 145-150 days 2-2.5 • Early Maturity • Long staple length and Medium fibre strength Cotton MIC 561 MIC 561 Mahyco Kenya Private Limited Mahyco Private Limited, India Altitude: 5-1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, L3, L4 Sites where testing was done:Kibos, Alupe, Bura, Mwea and Perkerra 160-165 days 2.5-3 • Medium Maturity • Large Boll Size • Long staple length and Medium fibre strength THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024 Crop Official Release Name Variety Testing Name/Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Cotton MIC 562 MIC 562 Mahyco Kenya Private Limited Mahyco Private Limited, India Altitude: 5-1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, L3, L4 Sites where testing was done: Kibos, Alupe, Bura, Mwea and Perkerra 160-170 days 2.5-3 • Medium Maturity • Large Boll Size • Long staple length and Medium fibre strength Cotton MAHYCO C577 MAHYCO C577 Mahyco Kenya Private Limited Mahyco Private Limited, India Altitude: 5-1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, L3, L4 Sites where testing was done: Kibos, Alupe, Bura, Mwea and Perkerra 150-160 days 2.2-2.7 • Early Maturity with Good plant type • Good Fibre Percentage, Long staple length with excellent fibre strength Species: Manihot esculentum Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Root Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Cassava Umoja KC2 KALRO KALRO- Kakamega Altitude: 800 - 1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 2, LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, LM5-6, LM6 and UM5 Sites where testing was done: Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu, Migori, Homabay, Nyamira, Elgeyo- Marakwet, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Tharaka Nthi 10 to 12 Months 35-40 • Resistant to Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV)- Score of 1/5 • Tolerant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)- Score of 2/5 • Low Cyanide content(3/9) Cassava KC3 Mwavuli KALRO KALRO- Kakamega Altitude: 800 - 1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 2, LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, LM5-6, LM6 and UM5 Sites where testing was done: Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu, Migori, Homabay, Nyamira, Elgeyo- Marakwet, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Tharaka Nthi 10 to 12 Months 40-45 • Resistant to Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV) - Score of 1/5 • Tolerant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)- Score of 1/5 • Low Cyanide content(3/9) Cassava Nduma KC4 KALRO KALRO- Kakamega Altitude: 800 - 1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 2, LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, LM5-6, LM6 and UM5 Sites where testing was done: Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu, Migori, Homabay, Nyamira, Elgeyo- Marakwet, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Tharaka Nthi 10 to 12 Months 30-32 • Resistant to Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV)- Score of 1/5 • Tolerant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)- Score of 1/5 • Low Cyanide content(2/9) • Good for cooking (Fresh market) 20th September, 2024 THE KENYA GAZETTE Cassava Selina KC6 KALRO KALRO- Kakamega Altitude: 800 - 1500 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM 2, LM 3, LM 4, LM 5, LM5-6, LM6 and UM5 Sites where testing was done: Busia, Siaya, Kakamega, Bungoma, Vihiga, Kisumu, Migori, Homabay, Nyamira, Elgeyo- Marakwet, Embu, Kirinyaga, Nyeri, Meru, Tharaka Nthi 10 to 12 Months 40 - 45 • Resistant to Cassava Mosaic Virus (CMV)- Score of 1/5 • Tolerant to Cassava Brown Streak Disease (CBSD)- Score of 2/5 • Low Cyanide content (3/9) Species: Carthamus tinctorius Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer And Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Safflower Kensaf 01 NJ-1006 KALRO KALRO NJORO Altitude: 900- 2000 m.a.s.l AEZ: LM4-6 Sites where testing was done: Baringo, Makueni, Kitui, Nakuru, Laikipia, Kajaido, Taita Taveta 120-166 days 1-1.5 • Oil content: 28- 30%. • Drought tolerant. • Tolerant to safflower blight (score 1) under normal production conditions.(Score out of 1-5, 1=least severe, 5=most severe) Species: Ricinus communis L Crop Variety Name Variety Testing Code Owner (S) Licensee Maintainer and Seed Source Areas of Production Maturity Duration Grain Yield (T/Ha) Special Attributes Castor NjoroKC24 KC24 KALRO FCRC Njoro Altitude: 50-2000 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM1-5, LM 1-6 Sites where testing was done: Dzombo, Mpeketoni, Kambi Mawe, Kitui, Kiboko Mogotio, Naivasha 150-170 days 1-2.5 • Oil content 41- 45% • Drought tolerant. • Tolerant to Fusarium inflorescence blight and castor rust with scores of <1.5.(Score out of 1-5, 1=least severe, 5=most severe) Castor NjoroKC15 KC15 KALRO FCRC Njoro Altitude: 50-2000 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM1-5, LM 1-6 Sites where testing was done: Dzombo, Mpeketoni, Kambi Mawe, Kitui, Kiboko Mogotio, Naivasha 170-240 days 1- 2.0 • Oil content 34- 46% • Drought tolerant • Tolerant to Fusarium inflorescence blight and castor rust with scores of <1.5. .(Score out of 1-5, 1=least severe, 5=most severe) Castor KATNUU70 NUU 70 KALRO AMRI KATUMANI Altitude: 50-2000 m.a.s.l AEZ: UM1-5, LM 1-6 Sites where testing was done: Dzombo, Mpeketoni, Kambi Mawe, Kitui, Kiboko Mogotio, Naivasha 170- 200 days 1.2-1.8 • Oil content 34- 53% • Drought tolerant • Tolerant to Fusarium inflorescence blight and castor rust with scores of <1.5. .(Score out of 1-5, 1=least severe, 5=most severe) Dated the 8th May, 2024. THEOPHILUS M. MUTUI, MR/6496988 Managing Director. THE KENYA GAZETTE 20th September, 2024