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.