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Entrepreneur turns avocado post-harvest losses into profit

Nyeri-based entrepreneur Diana Kendi (left). She innovated a strategy aimed at value addition of avocado fruits. [Kibata Kihu, Standard]

From a mouthwatering accompaniment to foods, avocado is now used in the beauty industry.

Beauty products sourced from avocado oil are now being used as the magic behind routines for skin care, color cosmetics, hair and personal care, and fragrances.

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