Are you a long-time resident or a newcomer curious about Nairobi’s local organic food scene? Look no further than the organic farmers’ markets, a bustling community of dedicated farmers and conscious consumers fostering a healthy and sustainable food and social system. These markets are reliable sources of fresh organic farm produce such as kales (Sukuma-wiki), spinach, and kienyeji, or African Indigenous vegetables and fruits like avocado, watermelons, mangoes, bananas, and papayas.
INOGOF Farmers’ Market – Garden Estate
The INOGOF farmers’ market at Kidventurous Restaurant in Garden Estate operates on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It is an excellent place to buy fresh fish, chicken, vegetables, and other rare finds. To plan a visit, contact Martha at +254722722099.
Shamba Café Organic Farmers’ Market – Loresho
Shamba Café and Shop is an organic farmers’ market and garden center that sells locally grown produce and handmade artisanal items. Its open days are Wednesdays from 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for organic vegetables from the EcoScapes in Naivasha and Saturdays from 5 a.m. to 4 p.m. for the open farmers’ market.
The Shamba features a farm shop and a restaurant with a cosmopolitan menu – from fresh organic salads to Shamba burgers to ugali fritters – created to attract cosmopolitan and international clientele hungry for a Kenyan experience.
More than just a café and farmers’ market, Shamba is family- and pet-friendly. It has a spacious playground for kids and a terrace overlooking the lawn’s downslope for relaxation. There are also tables and benches for picnicking and outdoor relaxation for adults. You can sign up for the next farmers’ market through their website if you also want to enjoy the fresh country air and an incredible mix of greenery and birds – a calm retreat away from the bustle of the City.
Marula Lane Farmers’ Market – Karen
The Organic Farmers’ Market was established in 2010 by some ten farmers at The Talisman in Karen and has since become Nairobi’s biggest and most vibrant farmers’ event. Initially operating at Purdy Arms, the Organic Farmers’ Market has since moved to Marula Studios along Marula Lane 16 and Kilimani Primary School on Sundays.
The market is open to certified organic farmers with fresh produce and varied healthy food businesses. Marula Lane Farmers’ Market opens every Saturday and Sunday. The market layout features vegetable stalls selling fresh, reasonably-priced vegetables, fruits, and home-processed foods such as bread, cheese, bread, peanut butter, and sausages. You can also find artisanal products, including clothing and artwork.
The market is family-friendly; some restaurants offer a free kids’ meal with every adult order at reasonable prices.
Sylvia’s Basket
Located at Soko Safi Strip Mall along Ngong Road, Sylvia’s Basket is committed to supplying fresh fruits and vegetables within 24 hours of harvesting.
Kalimoni Greens
Certified organic farmers Kalimoni Greens, at Karen, Karen Park Building, provide fresh produce, juices, free-range fowl, a variety of meats, and other consumables.
Think Organic Kenya
Think Organic Kenya is your one-stop store for all things organic in Nairobi. It brings together vendors and organic producers worldwide, offering an infinite selection of reasonably priced organic products.
Fig Tree Fresh Food Market
One of Nairobi’s greatest organic food markets, it offers various fresh goods at competitive costs. The Farmers’ Market is at Kienjeku Road in Ngara, Nairobi.
Gem Lane Soko
At Gem Lane Soko, a fresh produce market in Kileleshwa, a wide range of agricultural items are available at affordable prices.
These are just some of the few organic farmers’ markets in Nairobi. The Kenya Organic Agriculture Network (KOAN) organizes and provides information about seasonal events for farmers where more farm produce is sold, and farmers can connect and network with potential clients.
Kenya’s organic farmers’ markets offer a unique opportunity for those planning a move to Kenya, whether local or international, to connect with the local food culture, community, and cuisine. These ever-vibrant markets are essential outlets for newcomers and residents alike to find fresh and diverse farm produce and gain invaluable insights into the values and practices of the Kenyan agricultural landscape.
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