Union, flower farm bosses trade accusations over extortion claims

Trade PS Chris Kiptoo and President International Flower Trade Association Richard Fox admire flowers during the International Flower Trade and Exhibition in Nairobi. [Wilberforce Okwiri, Standard]

Officials at the Kenya Plantations and Agriculture Workers Union (KPAWU) are on the spot following claims of extortion from operators of several flower firms in the country.

Flower farm managers in Eldoret and Thika alleged that union officials demand to be bribed to call off strike notices or put an end to employee go-slows.