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Wamuchomba, Kang'ata collaborate to promote avocado farming

Githunguri MP Gathoni Muchomba and Murang'a Governor Irungu Kang'ata during a benchmarking exercise in Murang'a County. [Gathoni Wamuchomba, X]

Avocado farmers in Murang'a last year fetched Sh5.9 billion from the market after the growers adhered to the international standards.

Governor Irungu Kang'ata credits the success of avocado farming to the farmers' cooperative society leadership, which ensures they harvest mature produce to satisfy the local and international market.

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