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Avocado suppliers want more time to comply with new regulations

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Workers loading avocado fruits into a lorry at Keumbu market in Kisii County. [Sammy Omingo, Standard]

Avocado suppliers are uncertain about the regulations imposed by the regulatory body as the harvesting season draws close.

The dealers call for an exemption to comply with regulations published by Agricultural Food Authority (AFA) set to be implemented from March 24, for eight months.

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