FIRST Lady Margaret Kenyatta has urged flower producers to continue supporting women.
She said this should be done trough providing them with a conducive environment to work in and invest in their health.
“In total, the entire sub sector provides for over 90,000 live hoods directly and 500,000 indirectly through gainful employment ,” the first lady said.
She was speaking during the opening of the 4th International Flower Trade Expo at the Visa Oshwal Centre in West lands on Wednesday.
Margaret said 60 per cent of the employees in the industry are women.
“We also strive to promote and conserve the natural environment and promote the welfare of all farms for sustainability,” she said.
She commended on the role of Kenya Flower Council who have in recent years sustained campaigns to promote a local culture for flowers.
She added that Kenya has also continued to popularize its floriculture products by participating in other international flower industry promotional events organized in other parts of the world.
The first lady said the promotions not only provide jobs amongst innovative business minded young Kenyans but also showcase Kenya as an internationally acknowledged flower producing country.
“Key activities around Valentines Day,Mother's Day,Father's Day and other social events including marriage ceremonies are never complete without flowers. Flowers bring a touch of eternity joy,love and beauty in the world,”she said.