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, […]