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Thousands of Jobs at Risk as Middle East Tensions Hit Kenya’s Flower Exports

Nancy Osumba April 22, 2026

Kenya’s flower industry is facing one of its toughest periods in recent years, with farmers dumping unsold flowers, exporters recording heavy losses, and thousands of jobs at risk. The crisis has been triggered by escalating conflict in the Middle East, which has disrupted vital air cargo routes and sharply increased export costs. The country’s floriculture

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