Peas

Below are our Grade 2 (non selected and sorted) prices.

White Cow Peas/ cowpeas/ Black Eyed peas (Kunde), popular meal when served with rice or ugali. Retail Ksh208($1.46)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh195($1.37)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh17,550($123.02).  The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports 90kg bags prices of Kirinyaga Ksh11,502($45.73), Nakuru Ksh9,504($79.04), Siaya Ksh8,397($69.83), Tharaka Nithi Ksh5,499($45.73), Vihiga Ksh7,200($59.88), Meru Ksh11,502($95.65), Nairobi, Nyamakima Ksh11,997($99.77), Trans Nzoia – Kitale Ksh13,500($112.27).

 

Red Cow Peas/ cowpeas (Kunde), popular meal when served with rice or ugali.  Retail Ksh169($1.18)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh156($1.09)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh14,040($98.42).  The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports 90kg bags prices of Kerugoya Ksh10,800($89.81), Kisii Ksh7,200($59.88), Nyakoe Ksh 5,796($48.20), Naivasha Ksh10,800($89.81), Athi-River Ksh12,996($108.07), Siaya Ksh8,397($69.83), Tharaka Nithi Ksh5,499($45.73), Tala Ksh8,100($67.36), Makueni – Kathonzweni Ksh9,000($74.84), Vihiga Ksh7,200($59.88).  Ksh142($1.18).  FEWSNET reports Somalia, Buale Ksh126($1.05), El Dhere Ksh190($1.58), Galkayo Ksh289($2.41), Merka Ksh174($1.45), Mogadishu Ksh174($1.45).

 

Brown Cow Peas/cowpeas (Kunde), Retail Ksh169($1.18)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh156($1.09)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh14,040($98.42). The Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports 90kg bags prices of Tharaka Nithi – Chuka Ksh10,503($87.34), Kirinyaga Ksh6,696($55.68), Nakuru Ksh9,504($79.04), Siaya Ksh8,397($69.83), Tharaka Nithi Ksh5,499($45.73), Vihiga Ksh7,200($59.88).  FEWSNET reports Nigeria, Diffa Ksh79($0.66), Sabon Machi Ksh72($0.62). Mozambique, Cho’kwe Ksh102($0.85), Moputo Ksh107($0.89).

 

Pigeon Peas (Mbaazi, Baazi).  A popular alternative to beans, especially when fresh is a cheaper alternative to green peas.  Retail Ksh189($1.32)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh173($1.21)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh15,600($109.35). Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports wholesale prices per 90kg bag,  at Embu Ksh 11,250($93.56), Garissa Ksh16,200($134.75),  Kajiado – Kiserian Ksh9,000($74.84), Kirinyaga – Kutus Ksh9,504($79.04), Makueni – Emali Ksh6,003(49.92), Meru – Maua Ksh10,098($83.98), Nairobi – Kangemi Ksh9,000($74.84), Nyamakima Ksh8,496($70.65), Nakuru, Ksh10,800($89.81), Nyandarua Ksh7,497($62.35), Nyeri Ksh8,001($66.54).  

 

Malawi Pigeon Peas, are available only in larger container size consignment.  We do not stock them in our retail outlets.  To order kindly get in touch with our marketing department.  AHCX reports price/kg at Malawi, Lilongwe, Ksh280, $2.33).

 

Dry Green Peas (Mijii). Dried green peas are a popular meal especially during festive seasons and are a popular alternative to the more expensive fresh beans.  Domestic consumption includes Mokimo (Mashed Potatoes and Peas), and vegetable stews.  Retail Kshs.234($1.64)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh221($1.55)/kg; 90Kg Bag Ksh19,890($139.42).  Kenya Ministry of Agriculture reports wholesale prices per 50kg bag,  at Nairobi, Ksh4,845($48), Mombasa Ksh6,000($60), Kisumu Ksh2,700($27), Nakuru Ksh4,500($45), Eldoret Ksh6,120($61), Kajiado Ksh5,500($55), Malindi Ksh6,000($60).  RATIN reports wholesale prices/kg at Kenya; Meru Ksh56($0.56)/kg, Tanzania; Arusha Ksh109($1.09)/kg, Burundi, Ngozi Ksh135($1.35)/kg, Gitega, Ksh135($1.35), South Sudan; Juba Ksh127($1.27).  Uganda; Masindi Ksh82($0.82), Gulu Ksh82($0.82).

 

Chick Peas (Chania). Chick Pea whole is a favorite among the Indians, Somalis, and Arabs.  Chick peas can be added to githeri as a rich source of potassium. Chickpea tends to take longer to cook, and may require presoaking before cooking.  Retail Kshs.247($1.73)/kg; Wholesale Price Ksh234($1.61)/kg; 50Kg Bag Ksh11,700($82.01).  Kenya Ministry of Agriculture does not report market prices for chickpeas.