Nairobi, Aug. 26 -- Jackfruit production in Kenya jumped nearly 95-fold between 2023 and 2025, driven by expanding cultivation and growing interest in a fruit with multiple food uses and value-addition potential.

Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) data shows output rose from 67 tonnes in 2023 to 1,018 tonnes in 2024, before reaching 6,364.1 tonnes last year.

The area under jackfruit also increased from 29 hectares in 2023 to 140.1 hectares in 2025, while the crop's generated value rose from Sh6.7 million to Sh635.6 million.

The expansion comes as farmers and researchers increasingly explore underutilised fruits for food, income and processing, with jackfruit offering several uses beyond its traditional fresh consumption.

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