Nairobi, June 25 -- Kenya's exports to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) fell to their lowest level in nearly three years in April, amid a raging US-Israel war with Iran that disrupted one of the country's fastest-growing markets.

Fresh data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) shows that Kenya's exports to the UAE stood at Sh2.95 billion in April 2026, the weakest monthly performance since July 2023, when shipments were valued at Sh2.73 billion.

The latest figure, which marks a 33-month low, comes at a time when there is still tension in the Gulf region despite a recent ceasefire between the US and Iran.

The UAE has emerged as a critical destination for Kenyan exports in recent years, with the Gulf state becoming a major b...