Dubai firm eyes more vegetables from Kenya

Samuel Maina, A vegetable farmer in Murang'a County at his farm. PHOTO | CAROLINE WAMBUI | NMG

Dubai-based agro-commodities firm and distributor Armela Farms plans to double the amount of vegetables and fruits it imports from Kenya by inking new supply deals with local producers.

The firm, which was founded by the family of Kenyan entrepreneur Kanti Shah, said it would raise its weekly imports quantity of baby spinach, avocados, strawberries and herbs from the current 2.5 tonnes to five tonnes.

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