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 Kisumu cement industry expands with new factory PREMIUM Inside the three-acre farm creating jobs for families in Lamu PREMIUM Why court wants answers on Sh154bn JKIA deal but won’t stop project PREMIUM Regulatory gap blocks Hustler Fund pension billions 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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds. PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness. PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
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 Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud State renews push to identify irregular recruitment and weaknesses in management of public funds.
PREMIUM Machetes, extortion and fear: Inside Homa Bay’s gang crisis Local business operators bore the brunt of the lawlessness.
PREMIUM Mosiria exposes bitter fallout with Sakaja Nairobi County Chief Officer declares intention to challenge Governor Sakaja in 2027.
