The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a temporary suspension of avocado harvesting for sea exports starting Monday, October 20, 2025, marking the end of the 2025/2026 export season. In a statement signed by AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru, the decision follows a nationwide assessment that found the …
Read More »AFA Bans Transit and Export of Raw Macadamia Nuts
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has issued a directive banning the export and transit of raw, unprocessed macadamia nuts—both wet and dry—through Kenya. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In an official statement, AFA Director General Dr. Bruno Linyiru revealed that multiple shipments of raw macadamia nuts, allegedly …
Read More »Government Denies Imposing Fresh Avocado Export Ban
The Kenyan government has refuted claims that it has imposed a new ban on fresh avocado exports, assuring farmers and international buyers that trade is continuing as normal. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel Government Spokesperson Isaac Mwaura dismissed the rumours, stating that no such ban was discussed during …
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