Tussle over Sh1.5bn horticulture stimulus delays fund rollout

Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya CEO Ojepati Okisegere. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Competition among government agencies over the allocation of a Sh1.5 billion economic stimulus package for the flower and horticulture sectors has delayed the release of the funds aimed at promoting exports.

Kenya Agriculture Plant Health Inspectorate Service (Kephis), Directorate of Horticulture and Brand Kenya are all eyeing the fund, making it difficult for the National Treasury to disburse it.

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