African indigenous vegetables (AIVs) remain an important source of diet and income for many African households. However, its production still remain on a subsistence level. The study aimed at assessing the factors affecting commercialization of AIVs in Kenya using Githunguri constituency as a case study. Data was collected from 80 randomly selected AIV farmers using questionnaires and interview schedule. Data analysis was done using descriptive statistics and regression analysis to determine the level of commercialization and its determinants. The results found that on average the commercialization index was 55% which implies that there was potential to increase production by 45%.
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