Horticulture exports rise to Sh47bn in first quarter

Roses for export

Roses being prepared for export. 

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Kenya’s horticulture exports rose to Sh47.6 billion in the first quarter ended March, helped by the weakening of the shilling which made up for reduced quantities shipped to Europe and other markets.

Data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that sales of cut flowers, fruits and vegetables in the review period rose 17.5 percent from Sh40.5 billion a year earlier.

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