Avocado Society of Kenya CEO Ernest Muthomi

Kenya to host Global Avocado Summit as industry eyes expanded markets

Kenya will host the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, a major international summit that is expected to draw leading players in the global fruits and vegetables industry. The four‑day conference, scheduled for May 26–29 at the Sarit Expo Centre in Nairobi, will bring together farmers, exporters, investors, policymakers, researchers, development partners and agribusiness leaders…

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CS Agriculture and Livestock Mutahi Kagwe with avocado farmer/Photo Courtesy

Avocado Society of Kenya appeal to AFA to reconsider its directive halting avocado exports

Avocado Society of Kenya has appealed to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) to reconsider its directive halting avocado exports. AFA had announced closing of avocado harvesting season for sea shipment for the 2025/2026 Fiscal Year,  the directive came to force from October 20, 2025. In a closure notice issued by AFA Director General Brun…

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