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Kenya faces fresh economic shock as regional wars spread -Global Peace Index

Could wars thousands of kilometres from Kenya push up food prices, increase energy costs and put fresh pressure on government finances?

  • Rising food prices due to disruptions in trade and fertilizer supplies
  • Kenya vulnerable to imported food, particularly wheat, making it susceptible to inflation
  • IMF program review and sovereign debt maturities in late 2026 pose significant risk

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