Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ
October 9, 2025
Kenya’s floriculture and horticulture sectors remain a cornerstone of the nation’s export economy, even as growers grapple with rising logistics costs, infrastructure gaps, and tightening global standards.
From flowers and fruits to vegetables, our fields sustain millions of livelihoods while keeping Kenya at the heart of Africa’s fresh produce trade within COMESA’s vast 11.8-million-square-kilometre market.
Recent initiatives such as the Fresh Produce Academy, launched by the Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya and KALRO Seeds, bring new hope. By offering hands-on training to farmers, aggregators, and exporters, the Academy promises to raise production standards, strengthen traceability, and boost Kenya’s global competitiveness.
At the same time, the Kenya Flower Festival 2025, themed “Flowers in the Wild,” reminded us of the natural beauty and resilience behind every bloom, while global events like Proflora 2025 in Bogotá showcased the innovation shaping the industry worldwide.
Meanwhile, Ethiopia’s move toward fair pricing and transparency and Tanzania’s export ambitions signal a more competitive regional market.
Yet, despite these pressures, Kenyan growers continue to innovate. Breeders like Meilland Roses are developing more resilient varieties, while farmers embrace sustainability and precision practices to stay ahead.
For us growers, the message is clear: the future of Kenya’s flower industry will depend not only on beauty and yield but also on knowledge, collaboration, and resilience; the roots that keep our blossoms thriving in an ever-changing world.