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The Base Plaza | Kikima Mbooni West | Makueni County
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Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 2nd Edition
Makueni Avocado Summit 2026
Growing Value, Expanding Markets, Empowering Farmers
The Opportunity
Makueni's Avocado Industry
Makueni County is steadily emerging as an important avocado-growing region, with the crop presenting significant opportunities for improved farmer incomes, value addition, employment and market development.
According to the Government of Makueni County, avocado production in the county increased from approximately 2,100 metric tonnes in 2021 to 2,394 metric tonnes in 2023.
At the national level, Kenya's avocado industry is experiencing significant expansion. According to the Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) Yearbook of Statistics 2025, national avocado production increased by 34%, from 632,953 metric tonnes in 2023 to 848,122 metric tonnes in 2024.
This growth presents an important opportunity for Makueni farmers and businesses to participate more competitively in Kenya's expanding avocado economy.
848,122 MT
Kenya avocado production in 2024
34%
Increase in national production from 2023 to 2024
2,394 MT
Makueni avocado production in 2023
2,100 MT
Makueni avocado production in 2021
Industry Growth
Factors Driving the Avocado Opportunity
01 Expanding Production
Kenya's avocado production increased by 34% between 2023 and 2024, reaching 848,122 metric tonnes. The expansion of production into non-traditional growing areas demonstrates the growing potential of counties such as Makueni.
02 Growing Farmer Investment
The County Government of Makueni continues to support avocado farmers through interventions including clean planting materials, certified nurseries, grafting services, spraying services and farmer capacity building.
03 Quality is Becoming More Important
As Kenya strengthens its position in international markets, quality, maturity, food safety and proper post-harvest handling are becoming increasingly important. Maintaining quality from orchard to export is critical to protecting Kenya's market reputation.
04 Expanding International Market Access
Kenya continues to pursue new markets for its avocado produce. A major milestone was the opening of the Indian market to Kenyan avocados in 2023 following bilateral negotiations between Kenya and India.
05 Value Addition
Growing production must be matched by stronger market systems. Opportunities in processing, packaging, cold-chain management, aggregation and structured marketing can help farmers and businesses capture more value.
06 Stronger Farmer-to-Market Linkages
Makueni County's partnership with TradeMark Africa to establish an Export Supply Hub is designed to strengthen horticultural market access while supporting aggregation, cold storage, processing and packaging.
2026 Summit Theme
Growing Value, Expanding Markets, Empowering Farmers
The Next Phase of Makueni's Avocado Industry
The future of Makueni's avocado industry is not simply about producing more fruit. It is about creating more value from every kilogram produced, reaching better markets and ensuring farmers receive a greater share of the value generated along the supply chain.
The Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 comes at a critical time as the county and the country seek to strengthen the competitiveness of the avocado value chain.
The Summit will bring together farmers, producer organisations, processors, exporters, buyers, financiers, government agencies, researchers, certifiers, logistics providers, technology companies and development partners to discuss the opportunities and challenges shaping the next phase of the industry.
The focus will move beyond production to the complete avocado ecosystem — from orchard establishment and productivity to aggregation, quality, processing, logistics, market access, export readiness and farmer incomes.
What We Will Explore
Summit Focus Areas
Growing Value
- Farm productivity and profitability
- Quality planting materials
- Soil health and nutrition
- Water management
- Post-harvest handling
- Processing and value addition
Expanding Markets
- Domestic and international markets
- Export standards and compliance
- Traceability and certification
- Emerging export destinations
- Buyer-producer linkages
- Cold-chain and logistics
Empowering Farmers
- Better access to reliable buyers
- Farmer organisations and cooperatives
- Access to finance and insurance
- Digital agriculture
- Farmer training and extension
- Youth and women participation
Why It Matters
Why the Makueni Avocado Summit 2026?
The avocado industry is moving into a new phase. Production is expanding, new growing regions are emerging, international markets are becoming more demanding, and buyers increasingly expect consistent quality, traceability, food safety and responsible production.
For Makueni, this creates both an opportunity and a responsibility. The Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 provides a platform for stakeholders to identify practical solutions, build partnerships and position the county's farmers and businesses for the next stage of avocado industry growth.
Connect
Connect farmers with buyers, processors, exporters, financiers and strategic partners.
Discover
Discover new technologies, production solutions, market opportunities and value-addition models.
Build
Build partnerships, strengthen market access and create sustainable opportunities across the value chain.
Join the Conversation
Who Should Attend?
Avocado Farmers
Producer Organisations
Cooperatives & Aggregators
Exporters & Traders
Processors & Packers
Local & International Buyers
Government Agencies
Financial Institutions
Agricultural Insurers
Agritech Companies
Logistics Providers
Cold-Chain Providers
Certification Bodies
Research Institutions
Development Partners
Investors & Agribusinesses
Agricultural Consultants
Service Providers
Business & Investment
A Platform for Business, Partnerships & Investment
The Makueni Avocado Summit 2026 is more than a conference. It is a business and networking platform designed to connect the people who grow, finance, process, transport, market, regulate and consume avocado products.
For businesses, the Summit provides an opportunity to demonstrate products, launch solutions, generate leads, meet potential clients, establish partnerships and strengthen brand visibility within one of Kenya's growing agricultural value chains.
Call for Sponsors & Exhibitors
Position your brand at the centre of Makueni's growing avocado industry. We invite corporates, agribusinesses, financial institutions, technology companies, processors, exporters, input suppliers and development organisations to partner with us as sponsors and exhibitors.
Sponsorship Opportunities
- Main Event Sponsorship
- Session Sponsorship
- Farmers' Support Sponsorship
- Networking & Hospitality Sponsorship
- Branding & Promotional Partnerships
- Strategic Industry Partnerships
Exhibition Opportunities
- Showcase products and technologies
- Engage directly with farmers
- Generate new business leads
- Demonstrate agricultural solutions
- Build strategic partnerships
- Connect with buyers and investors
Enquiries, Sponsorship & Exhibition
Join Us at the 2nd Edition
Growing Value. Expanding Markets. Empowering Farmers.
23rd October 2026
Kikima KIE Grounds, Makueni County, Kenya
Be part of the conversation shaping the next chapter of Kenya's avocado industry.
