Finlays' exit to hit county economy hard

Finlays Flowers Managing Director Steve Scott addresses workers in Lemotit flower farm in Kipkelion East constituency at a past event. [Nikko Tanui, Standard]

The Kericho County economy will lose an estimated Sh1.8 billion annually from the closure of two farms owned by Finlays Flowers Company. 

“Kericho town and other urban centres will take a hard hit from the lay-off of workers. The employees often spend at least 70 per cent of their salaries within the county,” said Kericho Chamber of Commerce branch chairman Simeon Koech.