By Masila Kanyingi While seated on the balcony of Simba Lodge in Naivasha, depreciating my fingers while struggling to write the Floriweek Editorial, I witnessed
Category: Opinion
Masila Kanyingi Freshly cut flowers are highly perishable and their value decreases rapidly if they are not handled properly, face delays at customs, or are
By Masila Kanyingi On the evening of the first day of July this year, while I found myself somewhat disenchanted in a hotel in Naivasha
The floriculture sector is rapidly evolving towards sustainable practices. The latest RFH Trend Report on Floriculture reveals that more than 80% of growers have begun
By Masila Kanyingi “The buck stops here” encapsulates the essential principles of leadership as articulated by Harry S Truman, the 33rd President of the United
Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, Last week’s FPEAK 50th anniversary forum brought together industry players to discuss key issues shaping Kenya’s floriculture sector. Topics like sustainability, compliance,
Bʏ Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, If you’re new to this business, welcome, but here’s what no one puts in the handbooks. Not every market you’re chasing will
By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, For years now, we’ve talked about sea freight like it’s the magic fix for Kenya’s flower exports. Trials have been done. Containers
By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, As we draw the curtains on this year’s IFTEX, there’s a palpable sense of pride in what Kenya’s floriculture industry continues to
By Mᴀʀʏ Mᴡᴇɴᴅᴇ, For an industry that moves millions of stems across continents every week, we need to boldly speak about the story behind them.