Nairobi is facing a growing fuel supply disruption, with several petrol stations reporting low or completely depleted stocks of petrol and diesel. The shortage is being linked to disruptions in global oil supply chains, with shipping uncertainties in key Middle East transit routes contributing to tighter international markets. On April 8, 2026, operators in Nairobi
Tensions between Israel and Iran continue to intensify following the outbreak of conflict in late February 2026, with both sides exchanging missile and drone strikes. Recent reports that Iran may have attempted a long-range strike targeting a U.S.-U.K. military facility in Diego Garcia have further heightened fears over Tehran’s expanding missile capabilities. According to the