Kakuzi PLC

Kakuzi PLC is a listed Kenyan agricultural company trading on both the Nairobi and London Stock Exchanges. The company engages in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of high-value crops and products, including avocados, blueberries, macadamia, tea, livestock, and commercial forestry. Kakuzi is recognized as the largest producer of avocados in Kenya, the largest single-estate macadamia producer, and the first company to introduce blueberries to the Kenyan market. Its products serve customers locally and across Africa, Europe, the Middle East, China, Japan, and the USA.

Founded with a focus on sustainable agriculture, Kakuzi owns significant land under cultivation: 923 hectares of avocado, 1,356 hectares of macadamia, an initial 10 hectares of blueberries, 510 hectares of tea, 1,500 hectares of commercial forestry, and a livestock herd of over 4,400 animals. The company maintains a vertically integrated operation, emphasizing quality, innovation, and responsible production from farm to export.

Kakuzi is a values-led organization, guided by principles of inclusivity, fairness, diligence, and sustainability. Its operations are closely integrated with local communities, focusing on economic empowerment, education, infrastructure, and social welfare. The company is committed to environmental stewardship and governance, being one of the first firms in Sub-Saharan Africa to adopt an Operational Grievance Mechanism and an Independent Human Rights Advisory Committee.

Aligned with Kenya’s Agricultural Sector Transformation Strategy, Kakuzi aims to deliver enduring value to farmers, communities, and customers while promoting sustainable agriculture. Through innovation, ethical practices, and global market engagement, Kakuzi continues to strengthen its position as a leading superfood and agribusiness enterprise in Kenya and beyond.