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Firm, Chinese machinery dealer in pact to boost export of avocado, nuts

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By Graham Kajilwa | Oct 01, 2024

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**Beatrice Gathigia a macadamia farmer in Gatitu village, Nyeri.** [File, Standard]

Kenyan investment firm International Controls Ltd (ICL), which owns Kenya Nut Company, has signed a framework cooperation agreement with a Chinese counterpart to boost the export of avocado and macadamia nuts.

The agreement with China National Machinery Industry Corporation, popularly known as Sinomach, will see the two firms cooperate in vast areas in the agricultural sector, including giving Kenyan farm products access to China, while giving Chinese agricultural machinery entry into the local market.

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