Oserian to increase investment in Kenya

Oserian Flower Company has pledged to increase its investment in Kenya despite a tumultuous period which saw labour and farm input costs increase its operational expenditures significantly. Managing Director, Ron Fasol

Flower farmers dispel relocation reports

Major flower farmers in Naivasha say they have no plans whatsoever to relocate from the area. Commenting on recent reports that some flower farmers are planning to move to neighboring countries,

Flower farms deny plan to relocate from Kenya

Flower farmers are not fleeing from Naivasha, contrary to recent reports, a horticultural group based in Naivasha has disclosed. Commenting on recent reports indicating that Naivasha-based flower farmers were moving their

Kenya’s flower industry under threat

The country's Horticultural Crops Development Authority released figures stating that the flower export earnings dropped from $297.2 million to $243.2 million by July this year. It is also expected that

Govt to give more flower incentives

IN the wake of falling flower exports, the Government has promised incentives to turn around the worrying trend. Over the last 12 years, the flower sector has grown to 22 farms,

Kenya: UK Minister Backs Kenya Flower Exports

Catherine Riungu And Paul Redfern Nairobi Britain's International Development secretary has condemend a move led by supermarkets in the United Kingdom to reduce stocks of imported flowers from Africa. Yesterday was lovers' day,

Basic medicinal herbs workshop in Brooks

A basic medicinal herbs workshop will be held 5-7 p.m. Wednesday, July 19, at Camp Forest in Brooks. Adam Stone will point out some of the traditional medicinal plants that

English garden set lends a touch of class

Our three-piece English garden set is a great project for beginners. It adds just the right touch of Victorian class to your yard, is inexpensive, comfortable, and takes just a

New and Improved: Landscape designer welcomes challenges

Scotts Valley resident Joy Albright-Souza has launched her own business as a landscape designer. She has spent 20 years in horticulture and botany, including a stint with renowned seedsman Renee Shepherd

Uganda: Flower Investors Look for Greener Pastures

KENYA, Rwanda and Ethiopia's efficient and cheap power, and elastic investment incentives are attracting away flower investors from Uganda. Royal Van Zanten, a local Dutch-owned flower firm, which is also the

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