STAK was formed in the year 1982 under the Societies Act Cap 108 of the laws of Kenya, to represent the interests of the seed sector and to promote the development of formal seed trade. The association operated under on voluntary basis until July 1999 when an independent Secretariat was set up to co-ordinate its activities in serving the interests of members.

We are an association of seed companies registered by the Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) to produce, process and/or market seed in Kenya as well as organizations who play other supportive roles to agriculture. An independent Secretariat co-ordinates its activities in serving the interests
of members.