Mutuma, the managing director of herb exporter Jambofresh Kenya, has reaped the benefits of a thriving horticultural sector that has become a major driver of Kenya's export revenue.

But in recent weeks, his bounty has become a burden, as measures put in place to control the spread of the novel coronavirus led international buyers to cancel orders and brought Kenya's exports to a standstill for more than a month.

Travel restrictions around the world have crippled business for Kenya's herb farmers, who export most of their produce.

For most of the past decade, Kenya's horticultural sub-sector has enjoyed consistent growth as millions of farmers send their produce to Europe, China and the United States.

As countries start to ease themselves out of quarantine, some of Kenya's farmers have reported a trickle of international orders coming back in.