Ministry Warns of Price Hikes as Over 600 Ships Stuck at Sea

The development comes amid a crisis in the Middle East following Israel and the U.S.'s war with Iran entering its second week with more bombardment and retaliatory attacks...

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Kenya's manufacturing sector faces potential price hikes for manufactured goods due to significant disruptions in maritime transport, leaving over 600 vessels bound for the country stranded at sea.

Over 600 vessels are currently stranded at sea, impacting the delivery of raw materials and export of finished products.
Trade and Investments Cabinet Secretary Lee Kinyanjui is seeking solutions to mitigate the crisis.
The situation is exacerbated by global turbulence, particularly in the sea close to Iran, and Kenya's reliance on imported fuel.

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