Masila Kanyingi A timely reminder from my friend Tim last week brought into sharp focus a truth that merits deliberate recognition: FloriNews and by extension
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There is a Swahili proverb that feels particularly apt in the current moment: “Mwenzako akinyolewa, chako kitie maji” when your neighbour is being shaved, prepare
Today is Thursday, 19th March—the final day of Ramadan. From my hotel room in the coastal town of Mombasa, the imam’s call to break the
Last week you received Floriweek slightly later than usual. The delay was caused by a computer crash that disrupted the production process. Restoring files and
Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ March 05, 2026 The wisdom my mother shared when I was growing up about fights has stayed with me throughout life. She
February 26, 2026 Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ Though I am not a trained agronomist, I have worked in floriculture journalism since 1998. Over that time, I
February 26, 2026 Kenya’s farmers are being sacrificed on the altar of politics. While they struggle daily against pests, erratic weather, and shrinking incomes, bureaucrats
February 19, 2026 Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ Growers have barely closed the demanding Valentine’s season and are already pivoting toward Mother’s Day. In between these commercial
February 12, 2026 Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ Valentine’s season represents the most intense and unforgiving period in the global floral trade. As volumes surge and delivery
Bʏ Mᴀsɪʟᴀ Kᴀɴʏɪɴɢɪ, February 05, 2026 I once visited a mental institute and saw a man pushing a wheelbarrow… upside down. Naturally, I stared. He