Kenya Seed Company was incorporated in 1956. Its mandate is to research, develop, market and avail certified top quality, high yielding agricultural seeds of various varieties within Kenya, the Eastern African region and beyond. Since its inception, the company has diversified its products and currently has over 60 seed varieties of maize, wheat, sunflower, finger millet, horticultural seeds and legumes. In addition the company recently released other seed varieties which include; Upland  rice, sesame seed, prosso millet, sugar beet, white sorghum, groundnuts, pigeon peas, cotton and climbing beans.