Macadamia trees introduced in Kenya, primarily in central regions like Kiambu and Murang'a.
Strong global demand fuels a surge in macadamia farming and raw nut exports. Smallholders embrace it as a cash crop.
Government bans raw nut exports to promote local processing, value addition, and job creation.
Increase in licensed processors. More training, climate-smart practices, and improved post-harvest handling.
Emphasis on regenerative farming, digital traceability, and inclusive models that benefit women and youth.
Focus shifts to high-value products like macadamia oil, roasted snacks, and certified quality systems (e.g. ISO 22000). Kenya aims to be a global leader in sustainable nut processing.
A & K Nuts (K) Ltd is proud to be part of this journey—empowering farmers, innovating products, and building a stronger future for Kenya's nut sector.
At A & K Nuts (K) Ltd, we are constantly growing, adapting, and innovating to better serve our farmers, clients, and communities. Here are some of the latest developments and what to look forward to in the near future.
After seven years of steady growth and learning, we have revisited and refreshed our mission, vision, and core values to better reflect who we are and where we are going. Our renewed focus centers on sustainability, farmer empowerment, and building a thriving, inclusive macadamia sector that delivers lasting value to Kenyan communities.
We are actively aligning our systems and operations with ISO 22000 food safety standards. This move reflects our commitment to transparency, traceability, and world-class food processing, key to meeting both local and global expectations for food safety and quality.
Over the past year, we have scaled up our training and extension services to smallholder farmers across Meru, Embu and neighboring counties. Topics such as regenerative farming, quality control, and post-harvest handling are at the core of our capacity-building agenda, helping farmers improve both yields and incomes.
From just two founding members, our team has grown into a dynamic and diverse workforce. We continue to invest in staff training, workplace safety, and leadership development to ensure our team remains motivated, skilled, and aligned with our long-term goals.
As part of our future growth strategy, we are preparing to launch value-added product lines that will expand our offering beyond raw and roasted macadamia nuts. These include:
These innovations are aimed at increasing local value addition, reducing post-harvest loss, and offering healthier, proudly Kenyan snack options to consumers.
We are excited about what lies ahead and will continue to keep you informed as we grow, innovate, and deepen our impact. Thank you for being part of the A & K Nuts (K) Ltd journey.
Wish Kenya roasted and salted products are locally available in a store near you under the brand name NUTTISH LAND – macadamia nuts, cashew nuts, peanuts, macadamia oil.