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Originally published by Citizen DigitalMarch 4, 2026
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Kenyan exporters count Ksh.1B losses as Israel-Iran war disrupts Middle East trade
Meat exporters, who had planned to make a killing from the high demand for meat in the Gulf countries during the Ramadan period, have been left with piles of stock, as flights to the Middle East regio.....
✨ Key Highlights
Kenyan exporters are facing significant financial losses, estimated at Ksh.1 billion, due to trade disruptions in the Middle East caused by the Israel-Iran war. This conflict has led to grounded flights and a backlog of perishable goods.
- An estimated Ksh.1 billion in meat exports has been lost over five days.
- Key players include Kenya Meat Livestock Exporters Industry Council (KEMLEIC) and Konza Clearing Agency.
- The conflict threatens to disrupt about 20-25% of Kenya's tea market share in the Middle East, with freight costs reportedly doubling or tripling.
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