African Stories in Perspective
African Stories in Perspective
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenya is this week hosting the sixth edition of Avocado Africa 2026, the continent’s largest international gathering focused on the avocado and fresh produce value chain, as the country positions itself for another major expansion in exports, value addition and global market access. The four-day summit, running from May 26 to 29 at […]
The Avocado Society of Kenya has welcomed the opening of the Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) liaison office in Dubai, terming it a long-awaited lifeline for avocado exporters who have endured years of losses, delayed payments and unresolved trade disputes in international markets. Speaking following the announcement, Avocado Society Chief Executive Officer […]
The Avocado Society of Kenya (ASK) has called on farmers nationwide to increase avocado planting in response to growing global demand, citing the ongoing heavy rains as an ideal window to expand production. Speaking during a farmers’ engagement forum in Meru County, ASK Chief Executive Officer Ernest Muthomi encouraged growers to take advantage of the […]
