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EPISODE · Mar 26, 2026 · 22 MIN

Kenya downplays fuel shortage fears amid Iran war

from Focus on Africa · host BBC World Service

Authorities in Kenya have assured the public that the country has enough fuel supply in the wake of global supply shortages caused by US-Israel Iran war. Kenya is among the African countries where buyers have been reporting a fuel shortage alongside South Africa, Egypt and the Democratic Republic of Congo. We look at the impact of the crisis in the Middle East on Africa's oil supply. Also - we speak with British-Nigerian DJ Cuppy about balancing a career in entertainment and pursuing academic goals.Presenter : Nkechi Ogbonna Producers: Keikantse Shumba, Bella Twine and Daniel Dadzie Technical Producer: David Nzau Senior Producer: Charles Gitonga Editors: Samuel Murunga and Maryam Abdalla

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