By George Munene
A Nairobi buyer, is sourcing for purple passion fruit farmers to fill an order of 100 kilograms weekly as well as a consistent supply of lady okra growers.
“Ideally we would prefer to work with farmers within Central and the greater Nairobi area but we can stretch out to those from other regions of the country,” said the buyer Maurice Macharia.
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The company buys 3 passion fruits for Sh10 and is keen to initiate an immiddiate partnership partner with farmers already growing the fruit.
Maurice Macharia: 0718855936
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