Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Chairman Cornelly Serem has confirmed that Kenya will start exporting Miraa to Israel. Miraa bud in a plantation in Meru county Photo MTAIsrael will now form part of Kenya's key Miraa markets such as the Puntland in Somalia, Somaliland, Mozambique and Angola. As of August 31, 2023, Kenya's Miraa farmers had been extensively searching for new Miraa markets due to disappointment caused by over-reliance on just two markets. Led by Nyambene Miraa Farmers and Traders Associaton Chairman, Kimathi Munjuri, the farmers have been actively pitching for buyers in the Middle East and Israel has long been a crucial target market. Despite the resumption of trade relations, Kenya's Miraa farmers are still not happy because of the low volumes demanded by Somalia's market.

Source: Daily Nation February 06, 2024 13:55 UTC