Kakuzi PLC — Avocados, Macadamia, Tea & Agri-Products Kenya | Business Listings Kenya

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Kakuzi PLC

A listed Kenyan agricultural company growing avocados, blueberries, macadamia, tea, and livestock — dual-listed on the Nairobi and London Stock Exchanges since 1927.

📍 Punda Milia Road, Makuyu, Thika
🥑 Agriculture & Agro-Processing
📅 Founded 1927
📊 NSE & LSE Listed

📋 About Kakuzi PLC

Kakuzi PLC is a listed Kenyan agricultural company with roots dating back to 1927, engaged in the cultivation, processing, and marketing of avocados, blueberries, macadamia, tea, livestock, and commercial forestry. The company is dual-listed on both the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the London Stock Exchange, and is a subsidiary of UK-based agricultural holding company Camellia Plc. Kakuzi operates from two main locations in Kenya — its headquarters and primary horticultural operations at Makuyu, along Punda Milia Road in Thika, and its tea estates situated in Nandi Hills, 330 km northwest of Nairobi in the Rift Valley region.

Kakuzi controls its value chain from seedling to fork, ensuring full traceability and consistently high-quality produce for both local and international markets, with a strong focus on avocado and macadamia exports to Europe and an expanding push into China, India, and North America. The company reported a full-year FY2025 profit of KSh 387.5 million and paid a KSh 16.00 per share dividend, double the prior year. Beyond agriculture, Kakuzi operates the Kakuzi Market and Boran Barn at its Makuyu estate, offering fresh produce, grass-fed beef nyama choma, and a coffee shop open to the public, alongside a growing private-label consumer product range including honey-coated macadamia, macadamia flour, and cold-pressed macadamia oil.

🏷️ Company Details

IndustryAgriculture, Horticulture & Agro-Processing
Founded1927
Parent CompanyCamellia Plc (United Kingdom)
Managing DirectorChris Flowers
Head OfficePlot Lr 11674, Punda Milia Road, Makuyu, Thika
CityThika, Kiambu County, Kenya
Postal AddressP.O. Box 24, Thika 01000, Kenya
Tea EstateNandi Hills, Rift Valley (330 km NW of Nairobi)
Stock ExchangesNairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) & London Stock Exchange (LSE)
Employees340+ (Multi-Continental Operations)
FY2025 Net ProfitKSh 387.5 Million
Phone (Market Orders)0748 555 777
Phone (General)020 888 999 / 020 888 9100
Websitekakuzi.co.ke
⚠️ Public Notice: Kakuzi PLC has issued a formal warning that it is not selling, donating, or transferring any of its land or property. Shareholders have raised concerns over attempts by external parties to expropriate company land. Members of the public are advised to exercise caution and conduct due diligence before engaging with any party claiming to sell or offer Kakuzi land.

🌱 Products & Divisions

🥑 Avocados (Fresh Export)
🫐 Blueberries
🥜 Macadamia (Raw & Processed)
🍵 Tea (Nandi Hills Estate)
🐄 Livestock (Boran Cattle)
🌲 Commercial Forestry
🍯 Honey-Coated Macadamia Nuts
🌾 Gluten-Free Macadamia Flour
🫒 Cold-Pressed Macadamia Oil
🥩 Grass-Fed Beef (Boran Barn)

🍽️ Kakuzi Market & Boran Barn

Open to the public at the Makuyu estate — the Kakuzi Market offers fresh produce direct from the farm, while the Boran Barn serves grass-fed beef nyama choma alongside a coffee shop featuring Kakuzi’s own tea and macadamia products. A popular family destination, especially over holidays, with a child-friendly play area.

🕐 Opening Hours (Head Office)

Monday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Tuesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Wednesday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Thursday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Friday8:00 AM – 5:00 PMOpen
Saturday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Kakuzi Market & Boran Barn)Open
Sunday9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Boran Barn Only)Open
🥩 Boran Barn and Kakuzi Market are popular weekend and holiday destinations — call 0748 555 777 to confirm current hours, especially around public holidays.

🗺️ Service Areas

📍 Makuyu, Murang’a County
📍 Thika, Kiambu County
📍 Nandi Hills, Rift Valley (Tea)
📍 Siaya County (Smallholder Partnership)
🌍 Europe (Export)
🌍 China, India & North America (Emerging Markets)

📸 Photos

Kakuzi PLC avocado orchard Makuyu Thika Kenya

Kakuzi’s avocado orchards at Makuyu — grown in temperate, high-altitude conditions

Kakuzi tea estate Nandi Hills Rift Valley Kenya

Kakuzi’s tea estate in Nandi Hills, picked all year round at 1000-2000m altitude

Kakuzi Boran Barn nyama choma restaurant Makuyu

 The Boran Barn — grass-fed beef nyama choma at Kakuzi’s Makuyu estate

Kakuzi macadamia products honey coated flour oil Kenya

Kakuzi’s private-label macadamia range — honey-coated nuts, flour, and cold-pressed oil

📍 Location & Map (Head Office, Makuyu)

📍 Plot Lr 11674, Punda Milia Road, Makuyu, Thika, Kenya · Get Directions →

📬 Contact Information

🌐 Websitekakuzi.co.ke
📞 Market & Boran Barn Orders0748 555 777
📞 General Office Line020 888 999 / 020 888 9100
📍 Head OfficePlot Lr 11674, Punda Milia Road, Makuyu, Thika, Kenya
📮 Postal AddressP.O. Box 24, Thika 01000, Kenya
🍵 Tea EstateNandi Hills, Rift Valley, Kenya

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⭐ Reviews & Ratings

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Kakuzi is praised by investors for consistent agricultural exports and dividends, by smallholder farmers for training partnerships, and by visitors to the Boran Barn and Kakuzi Market for quality farm-to-table produce and a relaxing family day out.

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Martin Karanja
Visitor, Makuyu · June 2026
★★★★★

“Took my family to Boran Barn for Easter and it was a lovely experience. The nyama choma was some of the best grass-fed beef I’ve had, and the kids loved the play area. Highly recommend for a weekend outing from Nairobi.”

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Lucy Wambui
Consumer, Nairobi · February 2026
★★★★★

“I ordered the honey-coated macadamia and cold-pressed macadamia oil for the first time and they’re excellent. Great to see a company with this much history producing quality consumer products for the local market too.”

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Simon Otieno
NSE Investor, Nairobi · November 2025
★★★★☆

“Have held Kakuzi shares for a few years. The dividend history has generally been positive though performance is subject to global macadamia and avocado price swings, so it can be volatile year to year. Still a well-managed agri stock overall.”

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Rose Adhiambo
Smallholder Farmer, Siaya County · October 2025
★★★★★

“Through the Siaya County partnership with Kakuzi, I received technical training on avocado farming that has really improved my yields. It’s opening opportunities for farmers like me beyond the traditional Murang’a growing region.”

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❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Kakuzi PLC head office located?

Kakuzi's head office and main horticultural operations are at Plot Lr 11674, Punda Milia Road, Makuyu, in Thika. P.O. Box 24, Thika 01000, Kenya. Their tea estates are separately located in Nandi Hills, Rift Valley.

Is Kakuzi land for sale?

No. Kakuzi PLC has issued a formal public notice confirming it is not selling, donating, or transferring any of its land or property. The public is urged to be cautious of any parties falsely claiming to sell Kakuzi land.

Is Kakuzi PLC listed on the stock exchange?

Yes. Kakuzi PLC is dual-listed on both the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE), making it accessible to both local and international investors.

Can I visit Kakuzi's Boran Barn and Market?

Yes. The Boran Barn and Kakuzi Market at Makuyu are open to the public, offering grass-fed beef nyama choma, a coffee shop, and fresh farm produce. Call 0748 555 777 to place orders or confirm current hours, especially over public holidays.

What products does Kakuzi grow and produce?

Kakuzi cultivates avocados, blueberries, macadamia, tea, and livestock, and manages commercial forestry. The company also produces private-label consumer products including honey-coated macadamia nuts, gluten-free macadamia flour, and cold-pressed macadamia oil.

Where does Kakuzi export its products to?

Kakuzi's fresh avocados and other agricultural products are primarily exported to Europe, with the company actively expanding into China, India, and North America as part of its global marketing strategy announced at its 98th AGM in 2026.

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Grace Wanjiku is a commerce writer dedicated to helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) thrive in East Africa. A graduate of Commerce from the University of Nairobi, she focuses on digital banking solutions, mobile money integration, and local market trends across Kenya’s counties. When not analyzing market shifts, Grace manages verified data updates for the Business.co.ke local directory. She can be reached at grace.wanjiku@business.co.ke
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