Kenya’s horticulture and flower industry is a critical contributor to both national exports and global supply chains. However, increasing international demands for sustainable and transparent value chains are placing new pressure on logistics systems, cold-chain infrastructure, and operational efficiency. At the same time, infrastructure gaps continue to limit scalability, increase waste, and slow the transition toward lower-emission transport and distribution models.

Panticon conducted on-site market and value chain analysis in Kenya’s Naivasha region to assess how impact financing and strategic infrastructure investments can support the sector’s green transition. Through dialogue with farms, unions, industry organisations, and logistics stakeholders, Panticon analysed challenges and opportunities related to sustainability, cold-chain optimization, transport coordination, and the ongoing shift from air freight toward lower-emission sea freight solutions.

The analysis identified strong sector-wide willingness to invest in sustainable transformation, including water recycling, energy efficiency, and greener logistics solutions. The project also highlighted critical infrastructure and coordination gaps where impact financing can play a key role in enabling long-term resilience, reducing supply chain emissions, and supporting sustainable growth across regional and international horticulture markets.