The Avocado Society of Kenya rewarded the industry’s best at a colourful event held on Saturday April 27 2019 at Utalii Hotel Graduation Square.
Here are the winners.
Lifetime achievement award
Hon. George Mwicigi- (Posthumously) Winner
Jurgen Griesbach First Runners Up
Richard Collins Second Runners Up
Avocado person of the year
Gov. Mwangi Wa Iria Winner
Dr. Esther Kimani First Runners Up
Paul Mbugua Second Runners Up
Avocado exporter of the year {large scale}
Kakuzi Limited Winner
Keitt Exports First Runners Up
Sunripe Limited Second Runners Up
Avocado exporter of the year {medium scale}
Mofarm Exporters Winner
Eaga First Runners Up
Sasini Avcados Second Runners Up
Avocado grower of the year {large holder}
Kakuzi Limited, Muranga County Winner
Mt. Elgon Ochards, Trans Nzoia County First Runners Up
J. F Mathenge, Embu County Second Runners Up
Avocado grower of the year {small holder}
Mburu Jackson, Muranga County Winner
Bob Harris Farm, Kiambu County First Runners Up
Esau Kioni, Nyeri County Second Runners Up
Most preferred government institution
KEPHIS Winner
HCD First Runners Up
EPC Second Runners Up
Most preferred agrochemical company
Elgon Kenya Winner
Osho Chemicals First Runners Up
Lachlan Second Runners Up
Gap avocado nursery
Kakuzi Winner
Isinya Avocados First Runners Up
Soloplant Second Runners Up
Industry most preferred banker
Equity Bank Winner
Unaitas Sacco First Runners Up
Co-operative Bank Second Runners Up
Most preferred value chain player
Toyota Kenya Winner
Isuzu Motors First Runners Up
Davis $ Shirtliff Second Runners Up
Avocado hotelier of the year
Utalii Hotel Winner
Blue Bistro First Runners Up
Golden Tulip Second Runners Up
Avocados retailer of the year
Naivas Supermarket Winner
Tuskys Supermarket First Runners Up
Chandarana Food Plus Second Runners Up
Avocado oil processor of the year
Avo Oil Winner
Jungle Nut First Runners Up
Olivado Second Runners Up
Avocados Certification Body of the Year
AfriCert Winner
Control Union First Runners Up
React Cert Second Runners Up
