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Kenya: Double taxation a hurdle for the flower sector

According to the Kenya Flower Council, while the industry has been performing relatively well, there have been emerging issues on payment of horticultural cess in major flower growing areas which is hurting flower farms.

While the country has been experiencing dry weather patterns, Kenya Flower Council CEO Jane Ngigi says the sub sector has been thriving since the warm conditions are favorable for flower production.

However, due to transition to the devolved governments, issues of double taxation have emerged with flower farms forced to pay cess at both the county and national level. Kenya Flower Council CEO Jane Ngigi says.

The council has been working on an amicable solution to the matter both in and out of court.

Read more at KBC (Ruth Mutegi)