Kenyan exporters are facing significant losses and potential mass job cuts due to the ongoing Middle East conflict disrupting trade routes. The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI) warns of severe economic impact, estimating massive weekly losses.

• Exporters are losing an estimated Ksh800 million to Ksh1.2 billion weekly.
• The Kenya National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (KNCCI), representing thousands of exporters, is sounding the alarm.
• Air freight exports for perishable goods have plummeted to as low as 5 to 10 per cent capacity.