Ash cloud grounds Kenya's flower cargo

The skies over Europe are still a no fly zone, after many flights were cancelled because of clouds of ash from a volcanic eruption in Iceland.

And now the impact of the cancellations is being felt in Africa.

Kenya's vital flower industry is particularly at risk; shipments of fresh flowers have been stuck at Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport and although they are stored in a cold room, without water, experts say they only have a shelf-life of three to four days.

Jane Ngige is the Chief Executive of Kenya's Flower Council, she told Focus on Africa's Sophie Ikenye about the potential losses the industry face.