The world today is marking annual festival , Valentine’s day , with the purpose of celebrating love and friendship. According to Kenya Flower Council (KFC),Kenyan flowers have been listed as top valentine’s gifts in the world.
KFC affirmed that more than 60 countries around the world will use Kenyan flowers for their valentine’s celebrations. This did not however come as a surprise as Kenya is ranked as the lead exporter of roses in Europe with a market share of about 38% which includes countries like Netherlands, France, Germany, Norway . Others are UAE, Russia, Australia, Saudi Arabia and the US.
“Exporters are now making direct sales to the countries and expect to make about the same sale volumes as last year,” KFC chief executive Clement Tulezi said.
The main production areas are around Lake Naivasha, Mt. Kenya, Nairobi, Thika, Kiambu, Athi River, Kitale, Nakuru, Kericho, Nyandarua, Trans Nzoia, Uasin Gishu and Eastern Kenya.
Despite sharing flowers to their loved one’s, Kenyans have different way of celebrating their day.
Some of the events shared on social media include ;
Otile Brown and Aslay perfomce in Nakuru
Valentine's day party in Nakuru! #Valentines #KBTickets 👉🏿 https://t.co/HBfVxODO32 pic.twitter.com/lI8g9Ug9lj
— KenyaBuzz (@KenyaBuzz) February 14, 2019
An event to go down on Mt. Kenya University tonight where Musician and Starehe MP Jaguar and comedians Chipukezeey, MC Tricky and Butita will be performing .
There is only one happiness in life: to love and be loved!
#ValentinesGet an extension of the Valentine affair tomorrow (15th Feb) at MKU Main Campus where you will be served with a dessert of Laughter from @chipukeezyvini and entertainment from @RealJaguarKenya pic.twitter.com/hljEkkZ2xj
— MountKenyaUniversity (@MountKenyaUni) February 14, 2019
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