Recently there has been a growing interest in diversifying Kenya's cropping systems to enhance agricultural sustainability and profitability. Dragon fruit, otherwise known as pitahaya, has gained interest from new and beginning smallholder growers in this country. The introduction of dragon fruit into Kenya's cropping systems holds the promise of socio-cultural and economic empowerment for farmers, increased agricultural resilience, and access to new export markets. However, dragon fruit is a new specialty crop to Kenyan growers, and limited research has been conducted to address their knowledge and communication gaps. Thus, a systemic detailed analysis of introducing the crop is required before scaling up at the programmatic and policy levels. Using qualitative methods, this Capstone Project explores grower and farm characteristics, needs and challenges, and the impacts and outcomes of Kenyan growers cultivating dragon fruit. Further, this research contributes to the literature on the process of dragon fruit cultivation and production, adding education and extension strategies for sustainable farming and entrepreneurial systems. It is important to note that this initial dragon fruit research will not only propel growers but other universities and institutions to continue research and education for capacity strengthening in Kenya.