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True Reflection of Kenya’s Flower Industry for the last three decades
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Innovation, Leadership, and Transformation

Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ  November 20, 2025 East Africa’s horticulture industry is entering a dynamic new chapter, one defined by scientific breakthroughs, bold policy shifts, continental…

Moments from the Verpixo® Fungicide Launch in Nairobi

November 20, 2025  Verpixo® 100 SC by Corteva was officially launched in Kenya as a groundbreaking new fungicide offering growers a much-needed solution against powdery…

Tanzania Set to Host Africa’s Premier Annual Horticulture Expo in Arusha

November 20, 2025  Tanzania is breaking new ground in Africa’s horticulture sector with the launch of “Horti Logistica Africa,” a premier fresh fruit, vegetable, and…

Kenya Plant Breeders Receive Capacity-Building Support from KEPHIS

November 20, 2025  The Kenya Plant Health Inspectorate Service (KEPHIS) recently hosted a specialized capacity-building workshop at its headquarters in Karen, Nairobi, drawing together a…

Corteva Launches Verpixo® Fungicide in Kenya, Offering Growers a New Frontier in Powdery Mildew Control

Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ  November 20, 2025  Kenya’s floriculture sector received a significant boost this week with the launch of Verpixo® 100 SC, a next-generation fungicide…

Kenya Breaks New Ground with EU Export of Petunia and Calibrachoa Plants

November 20, 2025  Kenya has opened a new chapter in its floriculture story, sending Petunia and Calibrachoa plants to the European Union for the very…

Tambuzi: Crafting Aroma into Artistry

Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ  November 13, 2025 Many years ago, I found myself sipping coffee with Tim and Maggie Hobbs on the misty slopes of Mt…

Kenya’s Tambuzi Roses Shines at the 2025 Dutch Flower Awards

November 13, 2025 Tambuzi, the renowned Kenyan rose grower, took center stage as the winner in the Foreign Suppliers category at the 23rd Dutch Flower…

Experts Sound Alarm on Toxic Pesticides, Call for Safer Farming in Kenya

November 20, 2025  Experts from East Africa are urgently calling for stronger measures to eliminate toxic pesticides and promote safer, sustainable farming practices due to…

EU–Ethiopia Investment Forum Sets Stage for Deeper Economic Cooperation

November 13, 2025 A landmark EU–Ethiopia Investment Forum convened in Paris last week, spotlighting the strengthening economic ties and burgeoning investment opportunities between Ethiopia and…

Suez Canal Reopening

Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ  November 06, 2025 For the global floriculture industry, the gradual reopening of the Suez Canal is more than a shipping milestone: it’s…

KFC and MPS Celebrate Strategic Partnership to Advance Sustainability with HortiFootprint Calculator

November 06, 2025 The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) and MPS are proud to announce a landmark collaboration to promote sustainability in the Kenyan floriculture sector…

Fillers and Foliage Find Footing in Kenya’s Flower Industry

Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ  November 06, 2025 Walk into any flower farm in Kenya or step into a florist’s shop, and you’ll quickly notice that not…