Flamingo reinvests VAT refunds to expand exports, add 2,000 jobs
NAIROBI, Kenya, Jan 27 - Flamingo Horticulture Kenya is reinvesting VAT refunds to expand its Naivasha operations, a move expected to increase export Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..
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Flamingo Horticulture Kenya is reinvesting VAT refunds into its Naivasha operations to significantly expand export capacity, create 2,000 new jobs, and enhance value addition within Kenya's horticulture sector. This strategic move aims to increase the production of Fairtrade-accredited bouquets for export to the UK and European markets, reducing reliance on European auction houses.
- Flamingo Horticulture Kenya expects to create 2,000 new jobs through this expansion.
- The project will scale up the production of Fairtrade-accredited bouquets for export to the UK and European markets.
- The expansion plans were initially announced in July 2025 during the Kenya Investment Forum in the United Kingdom, attended by President William Ruto.
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