Charles Njeru
Charles Njeru is a freelance writer based in Nairobi.
ArticleKenya to welcome major agri-player
Kenya Fruits seemingly already has the structure in place to make a big impact on the fresh produce industry
ArticleFunding boost helps Gambian mangoes
World Bank investment is reportedly helping one major exporter to develop its business in Europe
ArticleWorld's most fragile country wants to export fruit and veg
Just four years old, South Sudan wants to create a produce export association and is targeting more trade with Europe
ArticleZambia 'catching up' with rival Kenya
Southern African country's horticultural exports are apparently set to increase significantly over the coming year
ArticleKenyan exporters enjoying strong demand
Market for exported tomatoes and mangoes said to be particularly strong thanks to increased interest among Russian buyers
ArticleBurundi banana exports on the rise
Growth trend reportedly puts East African country on course to export more bananas than Côte d'Ivoire and Cameroon
ArticleNigeria emerging as fruit export giant
With citrus leading the way, a leading economist says the West African country's horticultural exports could grow further
ArticleTanzanian mango exports set for rise
Exports of Tanzanian mangoes are forecast to increase to the European Union as initiatives including new varietal development take effect
ArticleKenya predicts tomato export rise
With the assistance of business society loans, Kenyan tomato growers are expected to increase their exports to Europe
ArticleNigeria looks to boost citrus exports
West African country has apparently introduced new strategies designed to improve industry's international prospects
ArticleKenya poised to plant new avocado variety
Researchers confident that commercial production of unnamed hybrid will help boost exports from early 2014
ArticleFresh mango choice from Kenya
A mango similar to the local Ngowe variety is proving popular for Kenyan exporters in a number of European markets
ArticleKenyan passion fruit making inroads
The new KPF 12 variety, developed by the Kenya Agricultural Research Institute, is already selling well
ArticleCameroon optimistic over banana prospects
Country hopes to produce 500,000 tonnes of the fruit in 2013, although obstacles remain in terms of increasing export growth
ArticleKenya set for avocado export surge
Export volumes to Europe are expected to more than double this year, according to FPEAK
VideoKenya exporting more apples to Europe
East African country said to be developing new varieties for export as producers see growing demand for fruit overseas
ArticleKenya 'could triple mango exports'
Exporters association Fpeak says investment is planned in new production to capitalise on strong European demand
ArticleProfits no longer up in smoke
The Kenyan government’s decision to invest in fruit production is leading many growers down a more profitable road