Reprieve for flower farms as Meru court halts cess collection

Meru High Court Justice Francis Gikonyo. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The flower industry is set to close the year on a positive note after it won the first round of its many battles with devolved units over collection of cess.

Last week, the High Court issued a permanent order barring Meru County government from collecting cess for fresh cut flowers meant for export in a case filed by the Kenya Flower Council (KFC).

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