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Originally published by The Standard BusinessJune 14, 2026
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Farmers reject Nakuru county's Sh400 per ton cess on flower exports
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC), has rejected the decision by the Nakuru County Government to impose cess on flower exports...
✨ Key Highlights
The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) is challenging Nakuru County's decision to impose a Sh400 per tonne cess on flower exports, deeming it illegal and unconstitutional.
- The KFC has filed a lawsuit to halt the new levy, which they state was declared illegal by the High Court in 2018.
- Key figures include Mr. Clement Tulezi, CEO of KFC, and a senior Nakuru County officer.
- The county is enforcing the cess, enacted in 2023, by impounding lorries and demanding payment for the past nine months, a move the KFC warns could impact flower quality.
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