Thorns in the Roses: Kenya’s cut flowers market blossoms but there are serious emerging challenges

Kenya’s flower farming sector remains a blooming pillar of the economy, showcasing resilience and innovation even as it contends with mounting global and domestic pressures. As one of the world’s top exporters of cut flowers — with roses making up nearly 70% of production — the industry generates significant foreign exchange and supports hundreds of thousands of jobs. But beyond its economic contribution, th.......