US singer Kelis marks farming milestone with bumper onion harvest on her Kenyan farm
American singer and entrepreneur Kelis has expressed excitement after successfully harvesting her first batch of onions on her farm in Kenya.
Sharing her experience on Instagram on Thursday, April 2, 2026, the singer said she was thrilled to be back in the country, describing it as a place she loves spending time in.
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“So I’m back in Kenya, I love being here. It was super rainy earlier, but now the sun has come out,” she said.
Kelis revealed that the harvest marks a significant milestone in her farming journey, noting that it is her first full round of onion production.
She credited her local team, including Peter and Schola, for their support in managing the farm operations while she is away.
“I’m here with Peter and Schola, they have been super amazing and helping when I am not here,” she said, adding that the team is currently preparing the produce for sale.
The onions are being sorted and graded before being supplied to clients and local markets, where the farm also operates a stall.
The singer described the process as both intensive and rewarding.
“We have been sorting and grading them, it’s like a whole process, but it is our first round, and this is pretty cool,” she said.
Beyond the harvest, Kelis highlighted improvements made to the farm’s infrastructure, including a newly built storage facility designed to preserve produce quality.
The storehouse, she explained, allows for proper aeration, which is essential for storing dry onions.
“This is my new shade, my new storehouse, so this is a whole learning experience. This is much better, I love it. You walk through the aisles, and everything is aerated because of storing the dry onions,” she said.
Looking ahead, the artist plans to incorporate sustainable practices into the farm’s operations. She disclosed plans to install gutters to harvest rainwater, which will be used for irrigation and other farm needs.
“We are going to put in gutters so we can store the rainwater and use that also. We have super dry structures out here, so we want to use everything that we have,” she added.
Kelis has, in recent years, expanded her interests beyond music into agriculture, often sharing insights from her farming ventures.
