The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) and four senior officials, including its Chief of Staff, Vincent Nyakarundi, for their alleged involvement in supporting the M23 rebel group in the Eastern DRC.

The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), Rafael Mariano Grossi, has appealed for "utmost restraint" in the escalating Middle East conflict, warning of severe nuclear risks and emphasizing that diplomatic solutions are paramount.

The Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, Ali Gholampour, stated that Iran will not target Kenya in its retaliatory strikes against US and Israeli actions. He emphasized the strong historical relations between Iran and Kenya and expressed confidence that Kenya would not provide facilities for attacks against Iran.

The Russian Embassy in Kenya has issued an urgent advisory for its citizens due to escalating Middle East tensions and resulting airspace closures over countries like the UAE and Qatar.

Oil and gas prices have significantly increased following escalating conflicts in the Middle East, with Iran launching strikes and military actions impacting energy facilities and shipping routes.

The United States has imposed sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Forces (RDF) and four of its senior officials for their alleged support of the March 23 Movement (M23) in eastern DRC.

Rwanda has strongly criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF), labeling the measures as "unjust and one-sided" amidst the escalating crisis in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).