Flower industry loses Sh200m as transport strike hits JKIA cargo

Kenya's flower industry lost an estimated Sh200 million on Monday, May 18, after a nationwide transport strike paralysed cargo movement to JKIA, the Kenya Flower Council says...

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Kenya's flower industry suffered an estimated loss of Sh200 million on Monday, May 18, due to a nationwide transport strike that disrupted cargo movement to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA).

An estimated 100 to 200 tonnes of flowers were delayed or affected.
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC), represented by its CEO Clement Tulezi, highlighted the crisis.
The strike exacerbated existing losses linked to flight disruptions and reduced demand, impacting a sector vital for foreign exchange and employment.

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