How Gulf and Middle East crises ripple into Kenya and the region.
BY GWYNNE DYER According to the 1970s anarchist slogan, ‘No matter who you vote for, the government always gets in’. That’s certainly true for the election in Israel on Tuesday, October 27, even if the winner is not Prime Minister Binyamin (‘Bibi’) Netanyahu himself. All the other party leaders, says Israeli journalist Anshel Pfeffer, are
Kenya’s attempt to maintain a delicate balance in the escalating Middle East conflict has been thrust into sharp focus after a rare public exchange between Foreign Affairs PS Korir Sing’oei and the Embassy of Iran in Kenya. The public exchange on the X platform formerly Twitter was triggered by PS Sing’oei, when he announced his
Kenya and the wider East African region are staring at a potential fuel and economic crisis as escalating conflict in the Middle East disrupts global oil flows through the critical Strait of Hormuz. While the government has moved to calm fears, warning signs are clear that the situation could quickly spiral into higher fuel prices,
The government has raised alarm over the potential impact of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. The National Treasury on Monday warned of far-reaching consequences for Kenya’s economy, particularly through disruptions to global supply chains and rising commodity prices. The ministry raised the concerns during a high-level consultative meeting chaired by Treasury Principal Secretary
The ongoing war involving the US, Israel and Iran is not just another Middle East crisis. It is accelerating a profound shift in how wars are fought—one that is lowering the cost of advanced warfare and, in the process, making it far more accessible. For Africa, which continues to suffer protracted conflicts, that shift carries
The Lamu Port is finally stepping into its long-anticipated strategic role, as global shipping disruptions linked to the Middle East crisis drive high-value cargo to its berths. In the clearest sign yet of shifting maritime patterns, the second car carrier MV Grande Florida docked at Lamu on Wednesday carrying 3,800 vehicles from Yokohama, Japan. The
Kenya could face renewed political and economic pressure as fallout from the Iran conflict ripples through global energy markets and strategic trade routes. A new geopolitical risk assessment places Kenya among 38 African economies on the “losing end” of the crisis due to its status as a net importer of hydrocarbons. Med-Or Monthly Africa Report
The escalating conflict in the Middle East is likely to hit various sectors across Kenya’s economy, as families with loved ones in the region experience intense anxiety. From fuel prices to exports and the safety of workers in Gulf states, the crisis is already being felt at home. The escalation followed attacks by Israeli and
