Growers want repeal of the law banning export of raw nuts, saying foreigners are better customers than local processors. Producers have also renewed calls for repeal of section 43 of the AFA Act, which prohibits export of raw nuts. Meru Macadamia Farmers’ Association chairman Joshua Muriira said local buyers were taking advantage of the ban to offer Sh50 only per kilogramme. Kenyan growers produce more than 35,000 tonnes of macadamia nuts annually, earning close to Sh3 billion. Government agencies can prevent harvesting of raw nuts,” Mr Kamande said.

Source: Daily Nation February 11, 2018 07:30 UTC