Today, July 31st, marks International Avocado Day, a global observance dedicated to celebrating the popular fruit.

The day serves to promote the avocado's numerous health benefits and its versatility in culinary uses.

Why July 31st?

The choice of July 31st for International Avocado Day is largely attributed to promotional efforts by key industry bodies.

Notably, the California Avocado Commission has played a significant role in establishing this date to highlight the fruit and its rich nutritional profile, encouraging wider consumption and appreciation.

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The day aims to bring attention to the avocado's healthy fats, vitamins, and minerals.

Kenyan Celebrities Who Don’t Like Avocados

While avocados are widely enjoyed globally, and certainly by many in Kenya, the fruit doesn't appeal to everyone.

This sentiment has been publicly echoed by various popular Kenyan celebrities over time.

This article looks at some of the notable Kenyan celebrities who have publicly expressed their disdain for the fruit.

Nameless

On August 22, 2019, Nameless shared a post on social media, confessing his personal disinterest in avocados.

His post featured two halved avocados and included a statement that read, "Yuuk!!!! ... Came across this [emoji] on someone's timeline. Can we have more respect for those who don't like avocado... We matter too!! Have more consideration, guys. Ama namna gani my friends [emojis] anyway wacha tu nisiongee mob hapa".

Dr Linda Muthoni

A week ago, aKenyan doctor, Linda Muthoni, caused a frenzy online after posting a video on her social media stating firmly that she has a huge dislike for avocados.

"I'm tired of pretending, and I'm just going to say it. I need to get this off my chest. Whoever wants to be offended will be offended. I don't eat avocado. I simply don't. I don't like the taste of it,” Dr Linda said.

Muthoni revealed that her dislike for avocado often prompts disbelief and questions from viewers, with some asking if it is "illegal not to eat avocado" or if she is "the only Kenyan who doesn't eat avocado".

She also suggested that some people might only claim to like avocado due to "peer pressure."

Nameless commented on her Instagram post, encouraging her that she is not alone: “You are not alone! There are many hiding behind the shadows! But we are many!” Nameless wrote.

Maina Kageni

The conversation around avocado preferences has also made its way onto the airwaves. On a segment of Classic 105 a few days ago, Maina Kageni firmly declared his stance, stating, "I cannot stand avocados".

This admission was met with surprise from a co-host, Mwalimu King’ang’i, who remarked, "I cannot believe you're the first person you don't like avocado".

Maina Kageni’s remark came hours after DrMuthoni’s remarks that drew mixed reactions online.

Chito Ndlovu

On June 14, 2023, a heated discussion on Kiss 100 FM further highlighted differing views on avocado consumption, particularly regarding how it should be eaten. Kwambox recounted being "so offended" after ordering breakfast and being asked if she wanted her avocado "with salt or with sugar".

For her, adding sugar to avocado transforms it into something fundamentally wrong.

She asserted, "God created this thing to be eaten as a food and not a dessert. What? Yeah. Once you put sugar, it is a dessert. This thing is a dish, okay? Best served either with salt or as God intended it".

Adding to the complexity of the debate, Chito Ndlove, who was Kwambox’s co-host, revealed an even more intense dislike for the fruit itself.

He stated, "For me, even the stomach will start rumbling. The whole thing about avocados just makes my stomach rumble. I don’t eat avocado; I despise it with passion. You bring me an avocado here and I’m out. I hate avocado.”

Uncommon stance among the Kenyan population. The debates on radio and online show that these personal food preferences can become a significant talking point, sparking both amusement and strong disagreement among the public.