Israel-Iran war: Kenya tea exporters caught in the crosscurrents

A tea picker at a farm in Bomet County on September 7, 2023.

Photo credit: File | Nation Media Group

The Israel-Iran conflict may be happening thousands of miles away from Kenya, yet local tea farmers and exporters are scratching their heads.

Iran remains Kenya’s key market for tea and livestock products, and the conflict could derail discussions between the two countries to increase trade opportunities.