Kenyan flower exporters are facing significant anxieties due to escalating geopolitical tensions involving Iran, Israel, and the United States, which are disrupting critical Middle East transit hubs for their perishable goods.

• Kenya Flower Council Chief Executive Officer, Clement Tulezi, highlighted the risk of disruptions primarily through airspace closures and reduced cargo capacity.
• Kenya Airways has already suspended flights to Dubai and Sharjah, impacting exporters reliant on these routes, with cancellations and rollovers still being reconciled.
• Exporters are working with airlines, government, and aviation regulators to re-route cargo, secure capacity, and manage potential increases in freight charges, emphasizing the time-sensitive nature of flower exports.