Kenya-Iran Trade Plunges 58% as War Risks Deepen

Author: Constant MundaPublished on: November 8, 2026Country: Kenya

Business & EconomyWorld / International

Trade between Kenya and Iran fell 57.7% in the three months to June 2026 as the US-Israel war against Tehran disrupted commercial ties. The value of goods exchanged declined to 975.1 million Kenyan shillings in April-June 2026, from 2.304 billion shillings in the same period a year earlier. The 1.329 billion-shilling drop threatens Kenya’s export earnings and business opportunities in the Middle Eastern market.

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