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Kakuzi outlines growth plans to boost earnings

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Kakuzi Plc Packhouse Manager Ms Monica Nyambura (left) explains the quality features of an export-grade avocado fruit to Kenya Defense Forces (KDF) Joint Command and Staff College (JCSC) Commandant Major General Eric Kinuthia (right) at the Kakuzi Packhouse. (Boniface Gikandi, Standard)

Listed agribusiness firm Kakuzi has announced its intention to introduce a fourth commercially produced crop, use agricultural technology (AgTech) solutions, and diversify its domestic and export markets in the next 10 years to enhance shareholder returns.

Speaking at the company's 97th Annual General Meeting (AGM) on Wednesday, Managing Director Chris Flowers said the firm is exploring a fourth commercial crop alongside macadamia, avocado and blueberries.

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