Caption for the landscape image: Why macadamia prices tumbled from Sh150 to Sh90 a kilo Wednesday, March 05, 2025 Scroll down to read the article A farmer sorts macadamia nuts at his home in Ichamaara village in Nyeri County on June 30, 2023. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Gitonga Marete Summary Article Related What you need to know: The growers were relying on a windfall that started in November 2023 when the ministry lifted a ban on the export of in-shell nuts imposed in 2009.The export window was effective for a year but was extended for three months when it expired in November 2024. On February 24, 2025, Josphat Muriira, a macadamia farmer in Meru County, harvested one tonne of his produce. With the prevailing price of Sh150 a kilo offered by Chinese importers, he expected to earn at least Sh150,000. PREMIUM State agency warns of illegal harvest, sale of immature macadamia Agriculture and Food Authority threatens to take legal action against those involved in the sale. PREMIUM State targets brokers with Sh100 minimum macadamia price Government to revoke the permits of brokers who violate the minimum price floor. Recommended for you PREMIUM Muranga's Kiganda becomes Africa’s first certified coffee estate PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely PREMIUM How agroecology is transforming farming in drylands PREMIUM Makueni teacher couple invests in dryland milk production Login to join the discussion Please enable JavaScript to view the comments powered by Disqus. In the headlines Elections News Counties Business Opinion Sports Life & Style Health Podcasts Photos Newsletters Puzzles PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship. PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim. PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
PREMIUM State agency warns of illegal harvest, sale of immature macadamia Agriculture and Food Authority threatens to take legal action against those involved in the sale.
PREMIUM State targets brokers with Sh100 minimum macadamia price Government to revoke the permits of brokers who violate the minimum price floor.
PREMIUM Dutchman, Kenyan woman clash over Sh2.2m ‘love’ gift ends in court Woman claims the money was voluntarily given as gifts during their relationship.
PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim Taxpayers spared huge payout after appellate court slashes decades-old claim.
PREMIUM Why tap water is turning green in homes around Lake Victoria Lake that feeds taps, fishermen and millions of livelihoods across East Africa is getting greener.
