Counties Uasin Gishu awaits avocado factory amid maize woesAn avocado seller in Nairobi: Uasin Gishu says diversification will boost fortunes. FILE PHOTO | NMGUasin Gishu County is set to construct a multi-million avocado factory as farmers who have been struggling to sell their maize to the National Cereals and Produce Board (NCPB) seek alternative investment. They want to set up an avocado company in Eldoret at a cost of Sh200 million," the county chief told residents. The county boss further noted that Stabex will establish a macadamia factory after completing the construction of the avocado plant. This comes when there has been a push for maize farmers in the region to diversify into other crops with leaders allied to Deputy President William Ruto vowing to ensure farmers plant other crops.

Source: The North Africa Journal February 04, 2019 17:37 UTC