Onions price in Nairobi, Kenya (2026): The onions price in Nairobi today ranges from KES 65 to KES 80 per kg, based on 15 reviewed reports across 5 markets (updated 12 September 2026).
- Karen Retail Desk, Nairobi: KES 80 per kg — Urban retail signal in Karen pricing far above wholesale supply zones.
- Kangemi Market, Nairobi: KES 80 per kg — KAMIS avg 80 / 1 = 80 KES/kg × 1 = 80 KES/kg
- Kangemi (Nairobi), Nairobi: KES 80 per kg — WFP Wholesale price (13 KG)
- Nairobi Supermarkets, Nairobi: KES 80 per kg — KAMIS avg 70+90 / 2 = 80 KES/kg × 1 = 80 KES/kg
- Roysambu Retail Desk, Nairobi: KES 65 per kg — Roysambu retail quote still well above most source-market levels.
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Updated …Onions price in Nairobi today
Reviewed Kenyan market prices. Onions trades across a range, not a single number — here is the spread across 5 markets in Nairobi, with the strongest places to sell and source.
as of 12 Sept 2026 · 8 reports · KAMISIndicative
Trading range · kg
19% spread- Nairobi average
- KES 78
- midpoint of range · per kg StableReferenceReference baseline — not liveas of 12 Sept 2026
- Best place to sell
- KES 80
- Karen Retail Desk
- Nairobi +23% above lowest
- Best place to source
- KES 65
- Roysambu Retail Desk
- Nairobi Save KES 15 per kg
By market
Onions prices across Nairobi.
Market board
Onions prices in Nairobi
Tap any row to set it as your focus market. 5 active markets · per kg
Karen Retail Desk
Nairobi
as of 26 Mar 2026 · 1 reportIndicative
KES 80
Stable
Karen Retail Desk
Nairobi
as of 26 Mar 2026 · 1 reportIndicative
Range
KES 80
Trend
Stable
vs Avg
Kangemi Market
Nairobi
as of 23 Mar 2026 · 3 reportsIndicative
KES 80
Stable
Kangemi Market
Nairobi
as of 23 Mar 2026 · 3 reportsIndicative
Range
KES 80
Trend
Stable
vs Avg
Kangemi (Nairobi)
Nairobi
as of 15 Mar 2026 · 2 reportsWholesale
KES 80
Stable
Kangemi (Nairobi)
Nairobi
as of 15 Mar 2026 · 2 reportsWholesale
Range
KES 80
Trend
Stable
vs Avg
Nairobi Supermarkets
Nairobi
as of 23 Feb 2026 · 1 reportIndicative
KES 80
Stable
Nairobi Supermarkets
Nairobi
as of 23 Feb 2026 · 1 reportIndicative
Range
KES 80
Trend
Stable
vs Avg
Roysambu Retail Desk
Nairobi
as of 26 Mar 2026 · 1 reportIndicative
KES 65
Stable
Roysambu Retail Desk
Nairobi
as of 26 Mar 2026 · 1 reportIndicative
Range
KES 65
Trend
Stable
vs Avg
About onions prices in Nairobi
What is the onions price in Nairobi today?
Where is the best onions price in Nairobi?
Where can I buy onions cheaper in Nairobi?
What affects onions prices in Kenya?
- Seasonality and harvest cycles — prices fall during peak harvest and rise in the off-season.
- Rainfall and weather, which change how much reaches the market and its quality.
- Transport costs from the farm to the market — fuel and distance are priced into every bag.
- Local gluts and shortages — one county can be oversupplied while another runs short.
- Grade and quality — Grade 1 and well-sorted produce fetch a clear premium.
- Demand from towns, schools, hotels and other bulk buyers.
Where this data comes from
Onions prices in Nairobi on Agrisoko come from farmer and trader submissions, KAMIS and WFP market reports, and reviewed marketplace signals — each checked by the Agrisoko team before it appears. This page reflects 8 reviewed reports, last updated 12 September 2026.
Frequently asked questions
What is the price of onions in Nairobi today?+
The onions price in Nairobi today ranges from KES 65 to KES 80 per kg, based on 15 reviewed reports across 5 markets (updated 12 September 2026).
Where is the best onions price in Nairobi?+
The strongest onions read in Nairobi is KES 80 per kg at Karen Retail Desk.
Where is onions cheapest in Nairobi?+
The lowest onions read in Nairobi is KES 65 per kg at Roysambu Retail Desk — often the cheapest place to source before transport.
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Agrisoko reviews and updates onions prices in Nairobi as new field reports, KAMIS and WFP data come in. This page was last updated 12 September 2026.
Where does Agrisoko get onions price data for Nairobi?+
From farmer and trader submissions, KAMIS, WFP market reports and reviewed marketplace signals in Nairobi — each checked by the Agrisoko team before it appears here.
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