The assurance comes amid growing pressure on global fuel supplies following attacks on tankers operating in the Gulf and strikes targeting pipelines and loading facilities across the Middle East.
By Bradley BosireThe IMF's October 2026 outlook examines how supply disruptions, geopolitical risks and depleted reserves could shape oil prices, inflation and global growth.
By David AbonyoHamas said Beik was a "member of the General Military Council of the al-Qassam Brigades (Hamas's military wing) and commander of the Northern Brigade"
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe US State Department confirmed the decision on Thursday, saying the Iranian officials will face travel restrictions while also being barred from buying certain goods in the United States.
By Maureen KinyanjuiRiyadh said its air defences intercepted the drone before it could reach the Islamic holy city, which receives millions of Muslims during the annual pilgrimage.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe conflict began on February 28, 2026, and has since expanded beyond direct US-Iran hostilities, with Iran-linked Houthi forces in Yemen and other armed groups becoming involved in attacks affecting regional energy infrastructure and shipping routes. The conflict has pushed oil prices above $100 a barrel amid concerns over supplies through the Strait of Hormuz and alternative export routes
By Chrispho OwuorThe pipeline is a crucial part of Saudi Arabia’s oil network because it allows the country to transport crude towards the Red Sea without sending it through the Strait of Hormuz.
By Bradley BosireThe President made the remarks while travelling to Texas for the Republican Party's first-ever midterm election convention, with control of Congress at stake in the November 3 polls.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe strike, confirmed by a US official, is the first known American attack on Iran since late July and comes amid renewed tensions over the strategic waterway, through which a significant share of global oil and liquefied natural gas shipments passed before the war.
By David AbonyoThe response came after US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping campaign aimed at cutting Iran's financial links with the rest of the world.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIsrael responded with an extensive air campaign and a ground offensive in Lebanon. Lebanese authorities say more than 4,300 people have been killed in the fighting, adding to the pressure on an economy already weakened by years of financial problems.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe two men, Erfan Esfandiari and Gol-Mohammad Mohammadi, were found guilty of "tying police officers to a road sign with ropes, injuring them with stones, dousing them with gasoline, and setting them on fire" in the central city of Isfahan, said the judiciary.
By Samuel OtienoThe latest performance echoes the trend seen in 2023 when remittance inflows during the review period fell by 1.8 percent. At the time, rising prices across major economies reduced the amount of disposable income available to migrant workers, limiting the money they could send to relatives back home.
By Maureen KinyanjuiThe three-day tribute begins on Saturday, July 4, after Khamenei's body was transferred to Tehran's Imam Khomeini Grand Mosalla, where it will lie in state as millions pay their respects. The mourning ceremonies are expected to conclude with his burial on Monday, July 6
By Chrispho OwuorDespite the ceasefire declaration, rescue officials in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh reported at least 12 air strikes after the agreement was meant to have started at 16:00 local time (13:00 GMT), pointing to continued instability on the ground.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIsuzu East Africa led the sector once again, selling 2,521 units, up from 2,0 units in the previous year. The company controlled more than half of the market at 53 per cent, strengthening its lead over competitors.
By Maureen KinyanjuiIran's foreign ministry spokesperson said the response, delivered via Pakistan, was now being reviewed, according to Tasnim news agency.
By Samuel OtienoThe US president said special envoy Steve Witkoff and son-in-law Jared Kushner would be wasting "too much time", adding that if Iran wanted to talk "all they have to do is call".
By Samuel OtienoKenya’s chamber of commerce warns that rising fuel costs, driven by global shocks and domestic taxes, are raising inflation risks, transport fares and production costs, and urges urgent structural reforms.
By Chrispho OwuorGlobal oil markets have remained unstable due to tensions in the Middle East, disrupting major shipping routes such as the Red Sea and the Strait of Hormuz.
By David AbonyoMaangi told the Committee that Oryx received a direct request for proposal from the State Department of Petroleum on March 19, 2026, seeking urgent fuel supplies to cushion the country against global disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
By Bradley BosireSecretary-General, António Guterres, the UN said the pause in fighting offers an opportunity to protect civilian lives and reduce suffering in areas affected by the ongoing conflict
By Chrispho OwuorSpeaking on Radio Generation on Tuesday, Karibe said the closure of the airspace as a result of the Middle East conflict has dealt a big blow to the hospitality industry.
By David AbonyoIn a post on X on Thursday, he highlighted the prolonged closure of the Strait of Hormuz as a particular concern, noting it is “choking the movement of oil, gas & fertilizer at a critical moment in the global planting season.”
By David AbonyoUganda’s army chief Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba publicly backed Israel in the war involving Iran, suggesting possible UPDF involvement and highlighting deepening Uganda–Israel ties rooted in the 1976 Entebbe raid.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a press briefing on Wednesday, Wandayi said the government had noted “with concern, indeed grave concern, reports of product hoarding and speculative withholding of stocks by some oil marketing companies in anticipation of price movements.”
By David AbonyoThe ongoing war in Iran has disrupted global oil supplies, pushing crude prices higher and increasing fuel costs. Geopolitical analysts warn that oil prices could remain high for years as markets struggle to recover.
By Chrispho OwuorIn a statement issued on March 22, 2026, the World Health Organization chief said the escalation raises serious concerns about public health and environmental safety, particularly after reports that strikes hit the Natanz Enrichment Complex in Iran and the Israeli city of Dimona, where a nuclear facility is located.
By David AbonyoThe threats come as the Strait of Hormuz, a vital conduit for around a fifth of global oil and liquefied natural gas supplies, remains effectively closed, sending European gas prices surging as much as 35% last week.
By David AbonyoKenyan nationals in the affected areas have been advised to strictly follow guidance issued by Kenyan embassies, host governments and official communication channels.
By Samuel Otieno