Herbs and Spices

Ginger farming in Kenya is getting attention as the country imports most of its ginger while Kenya has the ideal climate for growing ginger.  Grown for its rhizomes, ginger is a spicy, aromatic, and pungent plant that is available in the market in many forms. In Kenya is it commonly used in tea and is […]

Turmeric is a golden yellow spice. It grows as a rhizome and is used fresh or processed in various forms.  Kenya presents ideal growing conditions for Turmeric since it does well in altitudes lower than 1500 meters above sea level. Most Turmeric consumed in Kenya is imported from India. Turmeric farmed in Kenya can be […]

Chilli farming in Kenya has been a profitable venture for decades. As a member of the Solanaceae family, chili pepper is increasingly becoming a necessary household ingredient. Their fresh, fleshy fruits are used for making sauces, in food seasoning, and in flavoring stews and soups.  The fruit produces a pungent chemical known as capsaicin. The […]

African Birdseye Chilli (ABE),  also known as Birds Eye Chilli(BEC) or Bird’s  Eye Chilli is one of the hottest and pungent chilies in the world. Known by the scientific name, capsicum frutescens, the African Birds Eye Chilli originated from Mexico and was introduced to the world by Portuguese and Spanish colonialists, traders, and missionaries. It […]