Kenya has formally requested financial assistance from the World Bank to mitigate the economic fallout from the recent Iran war, particularly concerning energy imports and rising inflation.

• The request is described as "significant" but no specific figure has been disclosed by Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) Governor Kamau Thugge.
• This request is in addition to ongoing discussions for a budgetary support loan.
• To cushion consumers, President William Ruto signed a law reducing VAT on petroleum products to 8% from 13% for three months.