Flower farms grapple with backlogs after aviation strike
KFC said clearing the backlog would take several days, given the highly perishable nature of flowers and the tight schedules under which they are harvested, packed and transported...
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An aviation workers' strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) has caused significant backlogs of perishable flower cargo, leading to substantial losses for Kenyan growers and exporters.
- Approximately 1,000 tonnes of flower cargo were stranded.
- The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) highlighted the severe impact on a vital export industry.
- The disruptions threaten already tight delivery schedules and negatively affect product quality and revenue.
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Ruto Orders ACD Exemption for Cargo Consolidators After Traders' Protests - September 2026
President William Ruto has ordered an exemption for cargo consolidators from the new Advance Cargo Declaration (ACD) requirements, responding to protests from small-scale traders. He also directed the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) to provide a clear list of goods exempt from cargo consolidation, aiming to resolve a dispute that led to trader protests and business shutdowns in Nairobi. At the same time, an aviation workers' strike at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) caused significant backlogs of perishable flower cargo, leading to substantial losses for Kenyan growers and exporters, highlighting ongoing disruptions in the cargo and logistics sector.
