Caption for the landscape image: Why you are paying more for avocados Thursday, November 20, 2025 Scroll down to read the article The Agriculture and Food Authority says that the temporary freeze will help to safeguard Kenya’s avocado export standards. Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group By Elizabeth Ojina Nation Media Group Article Related Hellen Okoth describes herself as a lover of avocado fruits. Every Sunday, which is a market day at Kibuye in Kisumu County, she heads out to buy enough avocados to last her a week. PREMIUM Avocado traders get one week to beat export window closure Kenya, Africa’s largest exporter of avocados, ships more than 60% of its annual output to Europe and the Middle East. PREMIUM Avocado farming pays off for retired civil servant in Bomet 'I was encouraged to start avocado farming when I sold fruit from one indigenous tree for Sh9,000... It made me realise the huge potential.' Recommended for you PREMIUM Court saves taxpayers Sh120bn in Moi-era supplier claim PREMIUM Why Gachagua’s DCP is not ready to work with Ukombozi coalition PREMIUM Asbestos trap in top schools PREMIUM 'Imperfect is not illegal': Why Housing Levy survived court test 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 How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear. PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan. IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
PREMIUM Avocado traders get one week to beat export window closure Kenya, Africa’s largest exporter of avocados, ships more than 60% of its annual output to Europe and the Middle East.
PREMIUM Avocado farming pays off for retired civil servant in Bomet 'I was encouraged to start avocado farming when I sold fruit from one indigenous tree for Sh9,000... It made me realise the huge potential.'
PREMIUM How Sankaran is making maths simple for millions of learners Nirmala Sankaran built a platform to help children face math with confidence instead of fear.
PREMIUM Auditor-General: Recovery of Sh4bn Uwezo loans unlikely Money had been disbursed to women and youth groups since inception of flagship programme under Vision 2030 growth plan.
IEBC expands diaspora voting to 26 countries Commission chairman says mapping of more countries has been approved to boost participation by Kenyans abroad.
