Category Sustainable Agriculture

Packaging Prosperity: Boost for Farmers as Leading Avocado Producer Karakuta Commissions 7,500 tonnes Packhouse

Equity Group Managing Director and CEO Dr James Mwangi (2 nd left) cut the ribbon to signify the commissioning of the packing machine. Looking on are (l-r) Director at Horticultural Crops Directorate Dr Christine Chesaro, Karakuta Chairman Mtalaki Mwashimba and Karakuta CEO Grace Ngungi.

In a bold move to boost Kenya’s avocado industry, Karakuta Fresh Produce has unveiled a state-of-the-art 7,500-tonne packhouse, marking a transformative step in agricultural value addition. Empowering over 1,500 smallholder farmers and enhancing export quality, the facility stands as a beacon of innovation, resilience, and strategic partnerships.