Crisis looms in flower farms as fertilizer shortage bites
Flowers growing in a greenhouse in Nakuru. A crisis is looming in the flower sector in the country over the shortage of essential fertilizers putting thousands of jobs in the industry at a risk. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
KFC CEO Clement Tulezi called for quick interventions from the relevant government agencies.
Mr Tulezi warned that the jobs of more than 150,000 employees are in danger if nothing is done.
He called on the government to revert to the pre-shipment inspection to help resolve the current crisis.
A crisis is looming in the flower sector in the country over the shortage of essential fertilizers putting thousands of jobs in the industry at a risk.
According to the Kenya Flower Council (KFC) Chief Executive Officer Clement Tulezi, the problem has worsened over the last five months, with efforts by the umbrella flower body to have the issue resolved bearing little fruit.
