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 Drone strikes stall two fuel tankers bound for Kenya PREMIUM Family’s Russia hope shattered by DNA confirmation of Shakahola death PREMIUM Civil servants face vetting over Sh6.2bn payroll fraud PREMIUM The Coast question: Who will inherit Raila’s loyal base? 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 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 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.
