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Rising demand for bouquets as Kenyans mark Valentine's Day

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Kenyans buy flowers for their loved ones during last year's Valentine's Day. [Jonah Onyango, Standard]

Fresh Produce Consortium of Kenya (FPCK) has noted a growing demand for ready bouquets by international markets as opposed to single-variety cut flowers.

FPCK Chief Executive Okisegere Ojepati says the increasing demand for bouquets is a good thing for the market and the economy.

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