Macadamia nuts at Kitheo, Tigania East in Meru county before they mature.
The Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) has announced a two-and-a-half-month ban on the harvesting and trading of locally produced macadamia nuts, citing immature crop development and the need to safeguard Kenya’s premium quality reputation.
The ban, which takes effect on December 1, 2025, and runs until February 15, 2026, will apply to all value-chain actors, including processors, exporters, importers and marketing agents.
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