Avocado farming and processing activities have expanded rapidly in Kenya
Motion text
THAT, aware that avocado farming and processing activities have expanded rapidly in Kenya; noting that, Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) Economic Survey, 2024 approximated the national production at 848,100 tonnes in 2024, up from 633,000 tonnes in 2023, valued at Kenya Shillings 29.5 billion; appreciating that according to the survey, Murang’a County contributed about 200,991 tonnes of the total production, making it the leading avocado-producing county in the country; concerned that avocado processing generates large volumes of organic waste including peels, seeds, pulp, and pomace, which, when improperly managed, cause environmental degradation, water contamination, and increased greenhouse gas emissions; further concerned that residents of Murang’a County and other major avocado-growing regions have raised serious concerns over the improper disposal of avocado waste which undermines the right to a clean and healthy environment as envisaged under Article 42 of the Constitution thus posing significant public health and environmental risks; appreciating that studies by the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO, 2023) and global best practices from Mexico and Chile demonstrate that avocado waste can be converted into bio-fertilizer, biogas, animal feed, and other value- added products; recognising that by embracing valorisation of avocado waste, Kenya stands a chance to reduce environmental pollution and public health risks, create employment opportunities, and support a circular economy in the avocado sector; appreciating the role of the National Government in the formulation of policies and frameworks to guide and support effective waste management by county governments; Now therefore, this House resolves that the National Government formulates an avocado waste management and valorisation policy to provide for— (a) sustainable avocado waste management and valorisation, including research, training, and technology transfer to farmers and provision of processors on modern waste management and valorisation practices, with the aim of reducing pollution, improving public health, and creating jobs in the avocado- producing regions; (b) promotion of investment and innovation by providing subsidies, incentives, and technical support for waste-to- value initiatives such as bio- digesters, bio-refineries, and other circular economy solutions; and (c) collaboration mechanisms for the national government, county governments and private sector partners in sustainable avocado waste management and valorisation.
Tracker remarks
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