July 27, 2018, Nairobi. Kenya has something to smile about following the lifting of a ban on avocado exports to South Africa imposed  10 years ago over fruitflies.
Dr Isaac Macharia, General Manager, Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service said it’s a major achievement for Kenya’s pest management.
South Africa banned avocado imports from Kenya leading to losses estimated at Ksh 2 billion per year.
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