A worker from Naivasha based Maridadi flower farm works on roses for exports on 11/2/21 ahead of Valentine which will be marked on Sunday. Despite the Covid-19 regulations in Europe, the demand for the roses has shot up compared to last year despite the negative effects of the pandemic on the sector. [Antony Gitonga]
Flowers continue to lead Kenya’s horticultural exports as the country gears up to host the 12th edition of the International Floriculture Exhibition (IFTEX).
Government statistics indicate that in 2024, Kenya earned Sh136 billion from horticulture exports. Of this, flowers accounted for 53 per cent, vegetables 17 per cent and fruits 30 per cent.
Get Trusted News for Only Ksh99 a Week
Subscribe Today & Save!
Get Started
Unlimited access to all premium content
Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
Mobile-optimized reading experience
Weekly Newsletters
Already a subscriber? Log in
Flowers continue to lead Kenya’s horticultural exports as the country gears up to host the 12th edition of the International Floriculture Exhibition (IFTEX).
By Nanjinia Wamuswa