Can you bring fresh fruit or produce to Kenya?

Short answer
Depends on specifics

  • Plants & seeds

    depends on specifics

    "Plants and Plant material" are listed by KRA as restricted imports, requiring a permit/licence from the relevant government institution before Customs will release them. KRA's guidance does not name the specific licensing body, so it is not stated here. No blanket personal-use exemption is published on the primary source used here.

    Also covers: plants, seeds, flowers, plant material

    Checked 2026-08-11 — Source: Kenya Revenue Authority — Passenger Terminal Clearance in Kenya (FAQs)

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