… The council has noted that international regulations were becoming more demanding, that technology was transforming agriculture, and that the cost of doing business remained a serious concern.According to the Council CEO Clement Tulezi, the country has established an extraordinar …
… HoCEA Secretary General Clement Tulezi said the council should be judged by what changes for businesses and farmers rather than by the number of meetings it holds. …
… On the other hand, HoCEA Secretary General Clement Tulezi outlined five core strategic priorities: market access and trade facilitation, cold-chain infrastructure, digital trade, inclusive value-chain development, and climate resilience. …
… On the other hand, HoCEA Secretary General Clement Tulezi outlined five core strategic priorities: market access and trade facilitation, cold-chain infrastructure, digital trade, inclusive value-chain development, and climate resilience.International development partners, includi …
… ons at JKIA, adversely affecting exports and passenger flights.During the period, which affected the normal export chain, over 1,000 tonnes of cargo worth millions of shillings were caught up and are still to be cleared due to a massive backlog.According to KFC CEO Clement Tulezi …
… Recently, county revenue and enforcement officers impounded dozens of lorries carrying flowers and demanding cess over the past nine months.The Kenya Flower Council CEO Clement Tulezi, said they sought legal intervention over the county’s decision to collect cess. …
… cuted in 2018 and the county was barred from collecting cess from them.In the last couple of weeks, county revenue and enforcement officers have impounded tens of lorries ferrying flowers, demanding cess for the last nine months.The Council Chief Executive Officer, Clement Tulezi …
… Kenya Flower Council (KFC) CEO Clement Tulezi emphasised the broader social and economic impact of the industry, describing floriculture as one of Kenya’s most transformative sectors. …
… "Every delayed shipment increases the risk of spoilage, financial losses, contractual penalties, damaged buyer confidence and long-term market competitiveness for Kenyan growers," said KFC Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Clement Tulezi.The strike, which disrupted public transport a …
The Kenya Flower Council has identified market disruptions, regulatory changes, and phytosanitary standards as key challenges facing floriculture, noting the sector generates approximately KSh110 billion annually and directly employs about 200,000 people. The council called for government intervention to shield the industry from shocks including drought, floods, exchange-rate volatility, and rising input and energy costs.
The Kenya Flower Council has identified market disruptions, regulatory changes, and phytosanitary standards as key challenges facing floriculture, noting the sector generates approximately KSh110 billion annually and directly employs about 200,000 people. The council called for government intervention to shield the industry from shocks including drought, floods, exchange-rate volatility, and rising input and energy costs.
Stakeholders at a regional dialogue in Nairobi said Eastern Africa must treat logistics, cold-chain infrastructure and trade facilitation as strategic investments to reduce post-harvest losses and compete in global markets. The Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa noted that perishable horticultural products require integrated systems protecting produce from farm to final market, as delays at borders, inadequate cooling, and congested logistics can quickly diminish commercial value.
Eastern Africa's horticulture industry is shifting focus from production volume to capturing greater value through regional value chains, stronger market access, and sustainable systems. Stakeholders called for increased investment and strengthened farmers' access to markets, finance, technology and value-added opportunities at a Regional Public-Private Dialogue in Nairobi.
The Government of Kenya called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa (HoCEA) in Nairobi. Kenya exports roughly 467,000 metric tonnes of horticultural produce annually, valued at about US$1.143 billion.
Kenya's government called for intensified regional cooperation to unlock Eastern Africa's horticultural trade potential during the launch of the Horticulture Council of Eastern Africa in Nairobi, emphasizing that trade and logistics barriers require coordinated public-private action across the region.
Following a two-day aviation workers' strike at JKIA that disrupted over 1,000 tonnes of perishable cargo exports, the Kenya Flower Council is calling for the urgent establishment of a National Aviation Contingency Protocol for Perishable Exports to ensure that labour or operational disputes do not disrupt critical goods such as flowers and vegetables.
The High Court has temporarily stopped Nakuru County from imposing a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exporters and ordered the unconditional release of all impounded consignments and trucks. The Kenya Flower Council sought the order after farmers faced significant losses from impounded perishable goods over the past month.
The Kenya Flower Council has rejected and taken to court a Sh400-per-tonne cess on flower exports imposed by Nakuru County, calling it illegal and unconstitutional; the council says a 2018 High Court ruling already barred the county from collecting such a levy. County revenue officers have impounded lorries over the past nine months, citing an Agricultural Products Cess enacted in 2023.
The International Flower Trade Expo 2026, held in Nairobi under the theme "Shaping the Future of Floriculture," attracted over 210 exhibitors and hundreds of international buyers. The event featured a striking butterfly floral installation by Sosiani Flowers that became a popular photo backdrop.
Kenya's flower industry lost an estimated Sh200 million on May 18 when a nationwide transport strike paralysed cargo movement to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, affecting between 100 and 200 tonnes of flowers scheduled for export, according to the Kenya Flower Council.