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Resolution of Iran tea export impasse rests with Kenya - Iran ambassador

Iran's Ambassador to Kenya, Dr. Ali Gholampour, during an interview at the Iran Embassy in Nairobi on September 23, 2026.

Photo credit: Evans Habil | Nation Media Group

By  Justus Ochieng'

Nation Media Group

The Iranian Ambassador to Kenya, Dr. Ali Gholampour, has defended Tehran’s handling of the row that has stalled Kenyan tea exports. He tells Justus Ochieng that the ball is on Nairobi’s court.


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