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May 27, 2026
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Flower industry incurs Sh180 million losses per week

Flower industry incurs Sh180 million losses per week

The county’s flower sector is losing over Sh180m every week due to the ongoing Middle East crisis, which has pushed up freight charges and reduced cargo capacity...

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Kenya's flower industry is facing significant weekly losses, estimated at Sh180 million, due to disruptions stemming from the Middle East crisis. These global conflicts have led to increased freight charges and reduced cargo capacity, impacting international supply chains.

  • The sector is losing up to USD 1.4 million (Sh180m) weekly due to cargo and logistics disruptions linked to global conflicts.
  • The Kenya Flower Council (KFC), represented by CEO Clement Tulezi, highlighted the risks of spoilage, financial losses, and contractual penalties.
  • Recent nationwide fuel protests also contributed to losses, with the sector reportedly losing over Sh200 million in two days due to delayed shipments and wastage.

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