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March 17, 2026
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Kenya risks fertilizer shortage as Hormuz disruption bites

Kenya risks fertilizer shortage as Hormuz disruption bites

According to UNCTAD, about 26 percent of Kenya’s fertilizer imports pass through the narrow channel between Oman and Iran, raising concerns over supply constraints and potential price increases as the planting season begins. Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today |..

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Kenya is at risk of a fertilizer shortage due to disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz, a critical shipping route, amid the ongoing Middle East conflict.

  • 26 percent of Kenya's fertilizer imports pass through the Strait of Hormuz.
  • The United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) issued the warning.
  • Shipping activity has plummeted, with security concerns drastically reducing vessel movements.

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