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Today’s Top 5 Green Grams Dengu Makueni (Cottton) Variety Market Prices.

Dengu Ordinary, Green Grams (India Green Mung) is a readily available locally. However the ordinary dengu is the least popular variety, the reason being the small grain makes sorting of the product a challenge, secondly the grain does not mature evenly resulting in a lot of wastage at household consumption level.  The commodity has become increasing unpopular with our customers.  Retail Ksh160($1.24)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh150($1.16)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh13,500($104.40).  The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports the wholesale price/90kg bag at Kajiado – Loitoktok Ksh11,700($94.78), Kakamega – Khayega Ksh12,600($102.07), Kirinyaga – Kerugoya Ksh12,600($102.07), Nairobi – Nyamakima Ksh9,900($80.19), Nakuru Ksh9,900($80.19),  Nyandarua Ksh10,998($89.09), Kajiado Ksh12,000($97.21), Kitale, Ksh13,500($109.36), Isiolo, Ksh6,000($48.60), Nakuru Ksh9,900($80.19), Nandi – Kabiyet Ksh10,800($87.48),  Siaya – Akala Ksh10,800($87.48), Siaya Aram Ksh8,523($69.04), Trans Nzoia – Kitale Ksh9,900($80.19), Uasin Gishu Mois Bridge Ksh7,650($61.97), West Pokot Ksh16,200($131.23).

 

Dengu, Polish/Nylon Green grams (India – Mung), varies from the ordinary because of their polished look, hence the name Polish or Nylon.  Retail Ksh160($1.24)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh150($1.16)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh13,500($114.84). Dengu, Nylon Biashara, Retail Ksh175($1.35)/kg, Wholesale Ksh165($1.28), 90kg Bag Ksh14,850($114.84). The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports the wholesale price/90kg bag at Eldoret Ksh13,500($104.25), Embu – Kiritiri Ksh11,250($86.87), Isiolo Ksh6,000($46.33). Kajiado – Ngong Ksh10,800($83.40), Kiserian Ksh12,600($97.30), Kajiado Ksh12,000($92.66). Kirinyaga – Ngurubani Ksh10,00($77.22), Kutus Ksh6,750($52.12), Makutano Ksh9,200($71.04).  Kisii Daraja Mbili Ksh10,800($83.40). Kisumu – Katito Ksh11,250($86.87), Kibuye Ksh18,000($139), Muhoroni Ksh13,500($104.25). Kwale – Ukunda Ksh13,500($104.25). Lamu -Mpeketoni Ksh12,600($97.30). Meru – Maua Ksh7,000($54.05), Nkubu Ksh6,500($50.19). Migori – Mabera ksh9,000($69.50), Nandi – Kibiok Ksh15,750($121.62).  Nairobi – Gikomba Ksh13,500($104.25), Nyamakima Ksh9,000($69.50), Kawangware Ksh8,500($65.64). Nakuru Ksh9,450($72.97). Nandi – Kibiok Ksh15,750($121.62).  Nyandarua – Soko Mpya Ksh13,302($102.86).  Nyeri – Gakindu Ksh9,801($75.68), Othaya Ksh9,504($73.39). Siaya – Akala  Ksh12,114($93.54), Aram Ksh9,207($71.10), Bondo Ksh12,402($95.77). Tharaka Nithi – Chuka Ksh7,500($57.92). Trans-Nzoia – Bondeni Ksh15,750($121.62), Kitale, Ksh13,500($104.25). Usain Gishu – Eldoret Ksh15,750 ($121.62). Vihiga Cheptulu Ksh15,750($121.62). West Poko – Chepareri Ksh10,800($83.40).  

Green grams (Kenya Dengu, Makueni/Uncle variety), Uganda (Cotton variety) (India – Mung),  bigger grains than ordinary and nylon, the variety with a more dusty look, it is tastier and cooks evenly.  It is the preferred variety for household consumption and is grown Makueni, Kitui, and Matuu Kenya. Makueni is only found in Kenya, in the East Africa region.   Retail Ksh175($1.35)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh165($1.28)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh14,850($114.84). The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports the wholesale price/90kg bag Busia – Busia Market Ksh7,200($55.71), Embu Town Ksh7,000($54.16).  Kajiado – Kitengela Ksh12,600($97.49), Ngong Ksh11,700($90.52), Kirinyaga – Kutus Ksh7,200($55.71), Makutano Ksh10,000($77.37), Ngurubani Ksh9,800($75.82). Nairobi – Kangemi Ksh8,500($65.76), Nyamakima Ksh8,500($65.75), Nakuru – Naivasha Ksh9,000($69.63), Nakuru-Wakulima Ksh9,900($76.60), Nyandaru – Soko Mpya Ksh11,000($85.11), Nyeri Ksh9,000($69.63), Machakos – Tala Ksh11,700($90.52), Mombasa – Sega Ksh10,800($83.56), Muranga – Makuyu Ksh8,500($65.76), Kirwara Market Ksh12,600($97.49), Trans-Nzoia Kitale Ksh11,000($85.11). 

Other reports wholesale price/kg in Uganda at Masindi, Ksh111.11($0.90)/kg, Lira, Ksh56.79($0.46)/kg, Gulu Ksh69.13($0.56)/kg.  Other reports retail prices/kg of Kenya; Nairobi Ksh124($1.01),  Nakuru, Ksh114.81($0.93), Machakos, Ksh114.81($0.93), Makueni Ksh114.81($0.93). Rwanda; Gicumbi Ksh98.76($0.80). Uganda; Masindi Ksh69($0.56), Lira, Ksh69.13($0.41), Gulu, Ksh46.91($0.38) Tanzania; Arusha, Ksh11.11($0.90), Iringa, Ksh106.17($0.86).

Dolichos (Njahi, Mbumbu, lablab) is popular for it’s high protein nutritional value. Excellent meal for nursing mothers as it is traditional known to aid in breast milk production.  Retail Ksh200($1.55); Wholesale Price Ksh190($1.47); 90Kg Bag Ksh17,100($132.24). The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture report price/90kg bag, Bag at Embu – Kiritiri Ksh11,250($86.87), Kajiado – Kitengela Ksh12,600($97.30), Kirinyaga – Kutus Ksh14,400($111.20), Kerugoya Ksh14,000($108.11), Makutano Ksh14,500($111.97),  Kisii – Daraja Mbili Ksh16,497($127.39), Kwale – Ukunda Ksh21,600($166.80), Lamu – Mpeketoni Ksh12,600($97.30),  Machakos – Tala Ksh10,800($83.40), Meru – Kangeta ksh17,100($132.30), Maua Ksh14,000($108.32), Nkubu Ksh16,000($123.55), Nairobi – Kangemi Ksh13,500($104.25), Nyamakima Ksh15,840($122.32), Gikomba Ksh15,500($119.69).  Nakuru – Molo Ksh22,500($173.75), Naivasha Ksh12,600($97.30), Nakuru Ksh14,400($111.20), Nandi – Kabiyet Ksh13,500($104.25), Nyandaru Ksh12,798($98.83), Tharaka Nithi – Chuka Ksh12,996($100.36), Trans-Nzoia – Bondeni Ksh15,750($121.62), Wajir – Soko Mjinga Ksh18,000($139.00).

Dengu Special, brown grain popular due to its filling and does not cause heartburn or digestive gas in comparison with the ordinary green-gram. Retail Ksh190($1.47)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh180($1.39)/kg; 100Kg Bag Ksh18,000($139.20). The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports the wholesale price/90kg bag. Busia – Busia Market Ksh7,200($55.71). Embu – Embu Town Ksh7,000($54.16).  Kajiado – Kitengela Ksh12,600($97.49), Ngong Ksh11,700($90.52), Kisumu – Kibuye Ksh11,250($87.04). Kirinyaga – Kerugoya Ksh13,000($100.58).  Ngurubani Ksh9,800($75.82). Nairobi – Kangemi Ksh8,500($65.76), Nyamakima Ksh6,570($65.75), Nakuru – Naivasha Ksh9,000($69.63), Nakuru-Wakulima Ksh9,900($76.60), Nyandaru – Soko Mpya Ksh11,000($85.11), Nyeri Ksh9,000($69.63), Machakos – Tala Ksh11,700($90.52), Migori – Rongo Ksh10,500($81.24). Mombasa – Sega Ksh10,800($83.56), Muranga – Makuyu Ksh8,500($65.76), Kirwara Market Ksh12,600($97.49), Trans-Nzoia – Kitale Ksh11,000($85.11). 

 

Lentils (Kamande) is imported into Kenya from India, and is currently selling at Retail Ksh340($2.63)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh320($2.47); 50Kg Bag Ksh16,000($123.73). The Canada imported lentils are currently selling for Retail Ksh340($2.63)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh320($2.47); 50kg Bag Ksh16,000($123.73). The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture does report the price per bag at Baringo – Eldama Ravine Ksh7,000($56.70), Embu Ksh11,500($93.16), Embu – Kiritiri Ksh12,500($101.26), Nairobi – Nyamakima Ksh11,000($89.10), Nakuru Ksh10,000($81.00), Nyandaru – Kasuku Ksh10,400($84.24), Nyandaru – Soko Mpya Ksh5,000($40.50), Trans Nzoia – Kitale Ksh11,000($89.10), Uasin Gishu – Mois Bridge Ksh12,000($97.21).

 

Moong Dall,  is split green gram, grown locally in Makueni and Matuu, Kenya.  The dall is a favourite among the Indians, Somalis, and Arabs.  The product is currently selling at Retail Ksh190($1.47)/kg, Wholesale Price of Ksh180($1.39)/kg; Ksh9,000($69.60)/50kg Bag.

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Chania, (Chana Dall),  is split chick, and is a favourite among the Indians, Somalis, and Arabs.  The product is currently selling at Retail Ksh190($1.47)/kg, Wholesale Price of Ksh180($1.39)/kg; Ksh9,000($69.60)/50kg Bag.