For farmers and agribusiness investors, grape farming in Kenya represents a high-value venture with genuine profit potential. A well-managed acre can earn Sh1 million to even Sh2 million per harvest for table grapes, with prices ranging from Sh400 to Sh500 per kilogram at local markets . For wine grapes, contract farming arrangements are emerging, with […]
Alphonso mango (Mangifera indica), often called the “King of Mangoes,” holds a unique position in Kenya’s fruit sector. Unlike the common apple mango that dominates local markets, Alphonso commands premium prices for its rich, sweet, fiberless flesh, vibrant golden-yellow color, and distinctive aromatic fragrance . For farmers, agribusiness investors, and beginners willing to think beyond
Kenyan coffee farmers and cooperatives reaped higher earnings from direct coffee export sales in March 2026, as international buyers paid premium prices for quality and traceable Kenyan coffee outside the traditional auction system. A new report by the Agriculture and Food Authority shows that growers, estates, cooperatives, and exporters sold 1.70 million kilograms of clean
For many Kenyan farmers, watching their land lose fertility year after year is a familiar and painful experience. The signs are unmistakable: soils that crust over after rain, crops that struggle to reach knee height, gullies that deepen with every storm. An estimated 65 percent of Africa’s land is degraded, posing a serious threat to
The government has warned residents living in landslide-prone areas to move to safer grounds as heavy rains continue to pound several parts of the country, following a deadly landslide that claimed one life and displaced hundreds in Gathugu village, Gitugi Ward in Murang’a . The Wednesday night downpour triggered soil movement that swept through part
The livestock sub-sector is responsible for over 90 percent of agricultural greenhouse gas emissions and approximately 20 percent of Kenya’s total GHG emissions, positioning it as both a significant contributor to climate change and a critical target for mitigation efforts. According to Nakuru County Chief Officer for Livestock, Fisheries, and Veterinary Services, Dr Michael Cheruiyot,
Pawpaw occupies a unique position in Kenya’s fruit sector. Unlike mangoes or oranges, which produce one seasonal crop per year, pawpaw fruits continuously once the trees mature, providing weekly harvests and a steady flow of income . This characteristic makes it particularly attractive for farmers who need regular cash flow rather than a single lump-sum
Apricot is one of the few fruit crops in Kenya that has remained largely below the radar of commercial farmers. Unlike mangoes, avocados, or citrus, apricots are still grown on a relatively smaller scale across the country. This, however, is not a reflection of the crop’s potential. In fact, the very scarcity of apricots on
For decades, the assumption among Kenyan farmers was simple: apples do not grow here. The climate was considered too warm, the altitude too low, and the chilling requirements (those cold winter temperatures that temperate varieties need to set fruit) were impossible to meet. That assumption is now outdated. Through the introduction of specially bred, low-chill
