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March 28, 2026

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Mid-East conflict, port inefficiencies hit tea exporters

Mid-East conflict, port inefficiencies hit tea exporters

Exporters in Mombasa have raised concern over growing disruptions to Kenya’s international trade...

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Kenyan tea exporters are facing significant losses totaling about US$ 24 million (Sh3 billion) in three weeks due to disruptions caused by the Middle East conflict and inefficiencies at the Port of Mombasa.

Exporters have accumulated losses of US$ 24 million (Sh3 billion) in the last three weeks.
Key stakeholders include the Kenya Export Promotion and Branding Agency (Keproba) and the East African Tea Trade Association (EATTA).
The Iran-Israel conflict is identified as the most significant threat to Kenya's international trade, impacting sectors like re-exports, tea, and horticulture.

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