Avocado prices have dramatically increased in Kenya's Gusii region, transforming the fruit from a household staple to a luxury item due to scarcity and soaring costs.

• An avocado once costing Sh10 now sells for Sh50, but is often hard to find.
• The shift is driven by small vendors being outcompeted by bulk buyers from major towns like Nairobi who offer better prices.
• Unpredictable weather patterns have also impacted yields, further reducing local availability.