- The Kenyan government has committed to resolving the VAT refund row affecting flower farmers.
- The Ministry of Agriculture admitted that it owes farmers and vowed to support the horticulture sector.
- The Kenya Flower Council stated that the government owes farmers over Sh12 billion, impacting their operations and expansion plans.
- Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi downplayed the issue, stating that the Kenya Revenue Authority is looking at it on an individual basis.
- Mr Linturi assured that the impasse would be resolved soon.
Source: standardmedia.co.ke
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