Kenyan Man Living Abroad Laments Buying Avocado At KSh 450 Per Piece: "I Need Export Connections"

• A Kenyan man living in the US shared the supermarket shelf price of avocados, comparing them with the home price
• The man cried out that one avocado, which is his favourite fruit, retails at around $3.49 (KSh 459)
• The Facebook post sparked debate among social media users, with some asking how they can export their avocados

TUKO.co.ke journalist Wycliffe Musalia brings over five years of experience in financial, business, and technology reporting, offering deep insights into Kenyan and global economic trends.

A Kenyan man living in the United States has expressed his disappointment after visiting a supermarket to buy avocado.

The man shared a Facebook post showing the price of an avocado, which he said is his favourite fruit.

How much is an Avocado in the US?

The man picture post showed that one avocado retails at $3.49 (KSh 459, based on the current exchange rate).

The man cried out over the amount, saying he misses his homeland Kenya.

"Anyway, one avocado is KSh 450 or $3.49. I miss Kenya, my homeland," James Kiraki wrote on Facebook.

Exporting avocados from Kenya

The post sparked debate among social media users, with some sharing their experiences about avocado prices in other countries.

Some asked for connections on how they could export their avocados, considering that it is the harvest season.

Michael Gachenge said:

"Here, a large avocado is KSh 15... place your orders, please."

Shadrack Ombwayo asked:

"So you miss Kenya just because of the price of avocado?"

Baba Stacy argued:

"Very true. The price is only understood by those who travel or have ever travelled abroad."

PNdgus Col said:

"If you buy in dollars, it is affordable when you are there."

Caroline Wambui shared:

"Same here almost £5.00 (KSh 839). Our motherland the best."

Ras Ndonga Maina asked:

"How fast and with ease do you accumulate the said KSh 450?"

Dorcas Mwaniki noted:

"I love my country. The highest price I ever paid for avocado is 20bob. Beyond that not me. I follow doctor advice.....eat fruit when it's on season n it will serve you when it's out of season"

Njuguna Samuel said:

"It was like that when I was in Dubai and Qatar too , yaani one pc -7qr (7×35=245)."

Njoroge Martha said:

"It depends with the store, I buy at Walmart $0.98 (KSh 164).

Joshua Muia claimed:

"Wow! So expensive. 3 packets of unga in Kenya."

Sari Kimani said:

"I need an export connection."

How to increase avocado earnings in Kenya

In related news, TUKO.co.ke reported that avocado plants are not ecologically limited like most cash crops therefore they do well in most parts of Kenya.

Farmers need capital when starting, but once the farm is set up and trees start growing, there are minimal expenses.

One of the most crucial steps in avocado farming is ensuring that you get the right seedlings.

Proofreading by Otukho Jackson, a multimedia journalist and copy editor at TUKO.co.ke