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November 15, 2025
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Blooms of abuse: Why Kenya's flower exports risk EU ban

Blooms of abuse: Why Kenya's flower exports risk EU ban

A new damning report paints a picture of systematic abuse and violation of workers’ rights on some of the country’s leading flower farms...

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Kenya's significant flower export industry, particularly from the Naivasha region, is facing a potential ban from the European Union due to alleged severe human rights abuses and poor working conditions on flower farms, a new report indicates.

  • A groundbreaking report exposes exploitation of workers like Mary Wanja (not her real name), highlighting a grim reality behind the beautiful blooms.
  • The European market is the primary destination for these flowers, which are often associated with symbols of love and celebration.
  • The industry, which resumed operations after Covid-19 regulations eased, is now under intense scrutiny for its labor practices.

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