Miraa Farming in Kenya After the Ban: Is Meru’s Cash Crop Recovering?
A crop that once defined a regional economy For decades, miraa—commonly known as khat—was more than a crop in Meru. It was an economic system. It financed households. It sustained transport networks. It created a daily cash economy that few crops in Kenya could match. Unlike seasonal agriculture, miraa offered continuous harvest cycles and frequent […]
Macadamia Farming Profitability in Kenya: Why Tea Farmers Are Switching
Why macadamia farming profitability in Kenya is drawing tea farmers Macadamia farming profitability in Kenya has moved from a niche conversation to a mainstream shift in agricultural strategy. In counties such as Meru, Kirinyaga, Embu and parts of Nyeri, farmers who traditionally relied on tea are gradually reallocating land to macadamia trees. This is not […]
Is Avocado Farming Profitable in Meru? A Data-Driven Breakdown of Costs and Returns
Why avocado farming in Kenya is attracting serious attention Avocado farming profitability in Kenya has become a central question for farmers, investors and policymakers. Over the past decade, Kenya has positioned itself as a leading exporter of Hass avocados, with growing demand from Europe, the Middle East and parts of Asia. Counties such as Meru, […]
The Real Cost of Living in Kenya (2026) — What It Actually Takes to Live in Nairobi
The cost of living in Kenya is rising faster than incomes The cost of living in Kenya has become one of the most pressing economic realities for households across the country. Nowhere is this more evident than in Nairobi, where opportunity and cost exist side by side, often in tension. For years, public discourse has […]
Fuel Prices in Kenya: Why They’re So High — And Who Really Pays
Why fuel prices in Kenya keep rising Fuel prices in Kenya have become one of the most persistent economic pressures for households and businesses. Every adjustment at the pump quickly shows up in transport fares, food prices, and the cost of running a business. The common explanation is simple: global oil prices are high. But […]