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India’s economy expanded by 7.8 percent year-on-year in the three months ending March, surpassing market expectations despite mounting economic pressures linked to the conflict in the Middle East. …
India’s economy grows 7.8pc despite Middle East conflict headwindsCitizen Digital
… Despite the positive outlook, Deloitte warned that global geopolitical tensions, particularly in the Middle East, could fuel inflation through higher fuel and fertilizer prices. …
Deloitte cautiously optimistic on Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget amid debt, inflation concernsCitizen Digital
… an's participation in the tournament, which is being jointly hosted by the United States, Mexico, and Canada, comes three months after the US and Israel launched attacks on the country of around 93 million people, setting off hostilities that saw a large swathe of the Middle East …
Iran's World Cup players take to the training pitchThe Standard
Audio By VocalizeThe Middle East conflict is approaching its 100-day mark, with U.S.-Iran talks still seesawing and the outlook for shipping through the Strait of Hormuz remaining uncertain. …
Mideast conflict reaches 100th day, casting shadow over global economyCapital News
… There is a war in the Middle East that is disrupting the world economy,” he said. …
No surprises in Sh4.8 trillion budget: MbadiThe Standard
… o 3.1pc in 2026 and 3.2pc in 2027 from 3.4pc in 2024-2025, CS Mbadi says outlook signals easing global momentum. 3:57 MP: Treasury CS Mbadi: Kenya’s economy grew by 4.6pc in 2025, down from 4.7pc in 2024; growth projected at 5pc in 2026 owing to pressures from ongoing Middle East …
Live Blog: Budget 2026-27 in picturesCitizen Digital
… er: 'taboola-mid-article-thumbnails', placement: 'Mid Article Thumbnails', target_type: 'mix' }); The gasoline unit not running at full capacity could spell trouble for the local market, as fuel prices have reached record-high levels due to the impact of war in the Middle East …
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery's gasoline unit to resume full rates in mid-JuneCapital News
… At the heart of the partnership is the UAE’s role as a major gateway linking Asia, the Middle East and Europe. …
India-UAE partnership deepens as trade, energy and technology ties expandCitizen Digital
… According to Central Bank Governor Kamau Thugge, who also chairs the Monetary Policy Committee, the conflict in the Middle East has disrupted global supply chains, leading to higher energy prices and transportation costs, which have in turn pushed up inflation. …
CBK retains lending rate at 8.75% despite rising inflationCapital News
… He said the proper resolution of the issue bears on the authority and effectiveness of the international nuclear non-proliferation regime, long-term peace and stability in the Middle East, and global peace and security. …
China urges UN Security Council to act cautiously on Iran nuclear issue amid sanctions disputeIndia's GDP expanded 7.8 percent year-on-year in the January-March quarter, beating economist forecasts of 7.2 percent, boosted by trade gains including an EU agreement and reduced U.S. tariffs. However, the RBI has raised its inflation forecast to 5.1 percent and cut its growth projection to 6.6 percent for the coming year, citing Middle East conflict disruptions to energy supplies.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
India's GDP expanded 7.8 percent year-on-year in the January-March quarter, beating economist forecasts of 7.2 percent, boosted by trade gains including an EU agreement and reduced U.S. tariffs. However, the RBI has raised its inflation forecast to 5.1 percent and cut its growth projection to 6.6 percent for the coming year, citing Middle East conflict disruptions to energy supplies.
4 hours ago · Capital News →
Deloitte East Africa experts expressed cautious optimism about Kenya's 2026/27 budget, saying it balances fiscal realities with growth ambitions while avoiding major tax shocks, though they warn that rising public debt, inflationary pressures and external economic risks could undermine gains without consistent reforms. GDP is projected to grow from 4.6 per cent this year to 5 per cent in 2026, driven by services, manufacturing and agriculture sectors.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's footballers held a public training session in Tijuana on Thursday ahead of the World Cup, their first glimpse to journalists since arriving for the tournament. The squad moved their camp to Tijuana from Arizona, and only a dozen of 26 players were visible during the fifteen-minute session, with striker Mehdi Taremi absent.
12 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The Middle East conflict that broke out in late February has disrupted energy supplies and triggered the largest oil supply disruption in history, with global oil supply losses reaching 12.8 million barrels per day. International institutions including the OECD have lowered global growth forecasts, citing the prolonged conflict as a major source of uncertainty affecting inflation, financial markets and supply chains.
12 June 2026 · The Standard →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi said there are "no surprises" in the 2026/2027 national budget, as most revenue-raising proposals have been public since April following constitutional requirements for public participation. He warned that the budget was prepared amid difficult global economic conditions, including Middle East tensions and disruption to fuel prices and trade.
11 June 2026 · Capital News →
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi unveiled the 2026-27 budget on June 11, proposing Sh41.8 billion to cushion vulnerable Kenyans (including Sh24.6 billion for the elderly, Sh8.9 billion for orphans, and Sh1.5 billion for PWDs), alongside tax reforms including VAT exemptions on kidney dialyzers and bottled water, a 25 per cent excise duty on mobile phones, and allocations for universities, health, and infrastructure.
11 June 2026 · The Standard →
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery has reduced its gasoline-making unit (RFCCU) by 34% since May 21 due to insufficient crude feed and a flue gas slide gate valve issue, with repairs nearly complete and full-rate operations expected by mid-June, according to industry monitor IIR Energy.
11 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
As India pursues its Vision 2047 development agenda, the United Arab Emirates has emerged as a key strategic partner, with cooperation expanding across trade, energy, logistics, technology and infrastructure. The partnership gained further momentum in May 2026 when the two countries signed a strategic cooperation agreement covering advanced technology, innovation, industrial development, maritime security and information sharing.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
The Central Bank's Monetary Policy Committee has retained the base lending rate at 8.75 percent for the next two months, pausing the monetary easing cycle. Governor Kamau Thugge attributed the decision to Middle East conflict disrupting global supply chains and raising energy prices, while noting that Kenya's overall inflation is expected to remain within target range in the near term.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
China's UN envoy urged the Security Council to exercise prudence on the Iranian nuclear issue amid disagreement over sanctions, stressing Iran's legitimate right to peaceful nuclear use alongside non-proliferation concerns. Eight countries led by France called for full implementation of recently reimposed sanctions, noting Iran possesses highly enriched uranium at levels where manufacturing a nuclear device cannot be excluded.
10 June 2026 · Capital News →
Hussain Sajwani, chairman of DAMAC Properties and second on Forbes' Arab rich-list, is investing billions into data centres across 13 countries, aiming to capitalize on AI boom and become the global leader in the field.
10 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Israel launched retaliatory airstrikes on military targets in western and central Iran after Tehran fired missiles toward northern Israel. The Iranian attack was described as retaliation for Israeli strikes in Beirut targeting Hezbollah positions.
8 June 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's World Cup squad departed Turkey for Mexico on Saturday ahead of the 2026 tournament co-hosted by the United States, Mexico and Canada, after the US refused to issue visas for some team support staff, triggering a diplomatic row between Tehran and Washington.
7 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
New attacks in the Middle East on Friday threatened a fragile US-Iran ceasefire that has been in place since April 8, with the US military striking Iranian radar sites after downing drones, and Iran's Revolutionary Guards responding with missile strikes toward Kuwait and Bahrain. Weeks of complex talks have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
The International Flower Trade Expo 2026, held in Nairobi under the theme "Shaping the Future of Floriculture," attracted over 210 exhibitors and hundreds of international buyers. The event featured a striking butterfly floral installation by Sosiani Flowers that became a popular photo backdrop.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →
Iran's national football team handed their passports to the US embassy in Turkey for visa applications ahead of the 2026 FIFA World Cup in the United States, according to Iran's Football Federation head Mehdi Taj, following FIFA's instructions. The team's participation remains uncertain as Iran and the US negotiate to end a Middle East war that began in February.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's supreme leader said the United States and Israel suffered a "decisive blow" in the Middle East war, after the government reported "no tangible progress" in efforts to end the conflict. Weeks of talks marked by threats and violence have failed to secure a deal to end the war and reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
5 June 2026 · The Standard →
India and Venezuela are strengthening ties in the energy sector, with New Delhi describing Caracas as a preferred partner. Venezuela's interim President Delcy Rodriguez held talks with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday, focusing on cooperation in upstream and downstream energy projects as global oil supplies have been disrupted by the Middle East crisis.
5 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
The UN's World Food Programme is facing a 75-percent funding shortfall amid multiple global crises, with an official stating the funding gaps are "unprecedented" and leaving tens of millions going hungry. The WFP cited European funding cuts as the largest shock to the system, despite the United States remaining its top donor.
3 June 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster, a former ambassador to Jordan with experience in Central Asia and the Middle East, to be the next US ambassador to Kenya, filling a 19-month vacancy. The nomination requires Senate confirmation and comes amid US-Kenya relations concerns including a US-backed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base and efforts to finalise a bilateral trade agreement.
3 June 2026 · The Standard →
Prime Cabinet Secretary Mudavadi addressed Sungkyunkwan University in Seoul, calling for renewed Global South solidarity and stronger multilateral cooperation, and warning that rising unilateralism and weaponisation of economic tools are straining multilateralism as countries rethink their diplomatic and economic strategies.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
President Donald Trump has nominated career diplomat Henry Wooster, currently Chargé d'Affaires in Haiti, to serve as the next United States Ambassador to Kenya, subject to U.S. Senate confirmation. Wooster, who holds the rank of Minister-Counselor, brings over two decades of diplomatic experience including previous postings as U.S. Ambassador to Jordan and senior roles across the Middle East, Europe, and South Asia.
2 June 2026 · Capital News →
The ongoing Middle East conflict is revealing Africa's heavy reliance on imported refined petroleum products from the Gulf, with East Africa sourcing nearly 80 per cent of its refined petroleum from Middle Eastern suppliers. Supply disruptions have already triggered fuel station queues, rising prices, and increased transport and electricity costs across African cities, threatening economic stability and social cohesion.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
A guided-missile destroyer foiled a suspected piracy attempt on a merchant vessel in the Gulf of Aden, the latest sign of renewed aggression from Somali pirate networks that had been suppressed over the past decade but are now showing fresh activity, including an oil tanker firing warning shots at suspicious vessels near Yemen's Socotra Island.
2 June 2026 · The Standard →
The Friedrich Naumann Foundation held a geopolitical academy in Nairobi with 21 participants to discuss how changing global power dynamics and competing great powers affect Kenya and Africa's position in the emerging world order. Speakers emphasized that geopolitical shifts—from regional wars to economic pressures—directly impact daily life across the continent and determine whether Africa becomes a key player or remains sidelined.
1 June 2026 · The Standard →
Israel launched strikes across south Lebanon on Saturday following evacuation orders from more than a dozen locations. Lebanon's army said a targeted Israeli strike wounded two soldiers, as military delegations from both countries held security talks in Washington ahead of US-brokered negotiations scheduled for early next week.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth said at Singapore's Shangri-La Dialogue that Washington seeks a "stable equilibrium" with China in Asia, while acknowledging "rightful alarm" over Beijing's military build-up and regional expansion.
31 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
Iran's top negotiator said Tehran would only trust Washington's actions, not its words, after US Vice President JD Vance announced progress on a ceasefire extension and peace framework. President Donald Trump has remained silent about the deal despite US sources saying it only needed his sign-off.
30 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →
US President Donald Trump has instructed negotiators "not to rush into a deal" with Iran, saying both sides must take time to "get it right," after earlier suggesting an agreement was close. The reported deal involves a 60-day ceasefire extension, reopening the Strait of Hormuz, and further negotiations over Iran's nuclear programme, though some Republicans argue it is too lenient on Iran.
25 May 2026 · Capital News →
Iran's foreign ministry warned Monday that while some progress has been made, a deal with the United States to end the Middle East war remains not yet close, contradicting optimistic signals from US Secretary of State Marco Rubio who suggested an agreement could be reached within the day. US and Iranian forces have observed a ceasefire since April 8, with Pakistan's Prime Minister mediating negotiations and discussions focused on opening the Strait of Hormuz.
25 May 2026 · The Standard →