Farmers cry foul over increase in export, import taxes

Workers at Maridadi flower farm in Naivasha prepare roses for export, on February 10, 2025. Farmers have complained over high freight charges. [Antony Gitonga, Standard]

The Kenya Flower Council (KFC) has termed the move by the Kenya Airports Authority (KAA) to increase export and import taxes by 25 per cent a threat to the country's horticulture sector.

The Council said the Sh110 billion that the sector earned in 2024 could drop sharply due to the new taxes and force farmers to send home hundreds of workers.