Food Prices Stories

Eastleigh residents begin early Ramadan preparations amid rising food prices
Abdirahman Khalif  |  Feb 19, 2025

During the month, Muslims abstain from eating and drinking from dawn to dusk, dedicating themselves to extra prayers and spiritual reflection.

Five KUSCCO officials charged with theft of Sh83 million released on bail
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 18, 2025

The five officials were arrested last Thursday in connection with a major financial scandal at KUSCCO, a key institution for savings and credit cooper...

New miraa prices expected to improve farmers’ livelihoods, expand crop's farming
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 15, 2025

CS Kagwe explained that the government is committed to addressing market access challenges and opening new export opportunities for Kenyan miraa.

Fuel prices remain unchanged in latest EPRA review
Amina Wako  |  Feb 14, 2025

Pump prices for Super Petrol will retail at Sh176.58, Diesel at Sh167.06 and Kerosene at Sh151.39 for the February-March pricing cycle in Nairobi.

Valentine’s Day desserts you can make at home
Margaret Wanjiru  |  Feb 14, 2025

Mandazi is a simple snack that you can transform into a tastier dessert with just one simple ingredient, chocolate.

Subsidy programme helps cut Kenya's food import costs
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

Provisional data from the Kenya Revenue Authority and Central Bank of Kenya show food imports fell from a record Sh305.7 billion in 2023.

Government reviews sugarcane prices upwards after uproar from farmers
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

The new prices were effective on Monday, February 10, 2025, as announced by Agriculture Principal Secretary Paul Rono.

National Construction Authority warns landlords not to add extra floors to occupied buildings
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Feb 13, 2025

In recent years, several buildings have collapsed due to poor construction standards and unauthorised modifications, resulting in loss of lives and pr...

Kenyans brace for fuel price hike as EPRA cites rising global costs
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 12, 2025

EPRA Director General Daniel Kiptoo has linked the expected increase to international oil price fluctuations, citing geopolitical factors that led to...

State wants police to probe KUSCCO as report shows financial statements signed by dead auditor
Charles Adinda  |  Feb 12, 2025

The forensic audit conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers highlighted non-performing loans and large-scale theft that have left the institution on the br...

CBK projects cheaper fuel in 2025 will ease burden on businesses, households
Lucy Mumbi  |  Feb 08, 2025

Transport costs could reduce significantly, benefitting public service vehicles, ride-hailing services, and private motorists.

Consumers brace for tougher times as report shows global rise in food prices
Alfred Onyango  |  Feb 07, 2025

Ideally, when agricultural, cereal and export price indices increase, it often signals a rise in the cost of essential food commodities like grains an...

Kenya's meat production soars to Sh305 billion in 2023, driven by rising demand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 24, 2025

The country produced 556,653 metric tonnes of meat in 2023, marking a 19.8 per cent increase from the 464,512 metric tonnes produced in 2022.

Several livestock markets closed, meat supply disrupted after outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 23, 2025

Beef prices in the affected counties have reportedly surged from Sh520 to Sh660 per kilo, while goat meat now costs Sh750, up from Sh600.

Urban Kenyans push for rent regulation as households spend heavily on housing
Lucy Mumbi  |  Jan 17, 2025

Four out of 10 Kenyans living in urban areas want the government to regulate rent to curb arbitrary increases by landlords.

Taxes account for 46 per cent of fuel prices as state increases levies to meet revenue targets
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

Kenya's dependence on fuel taxes has deepened in recent years as the government seeks more revenue from this vital commodity.

Sugar price to rise from February as new 4 per cent development levy on sweetener takes effect
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 16, 2025

While consumers enjoyed some relief from high prices, the new taxes are expected to reverse some of these gains.

Kenya's sugar imports drop 45 per cent as local production surpasses demand
Maureen Kinyanjui  |  Jan 10, 2025

While Kenya produces around 800,000 tonnes of sugar annually, national demand is estimated to be about one million tonnes, leaving a shortfall of 200,...

Varsity lecturers give government 15-day ultimatum to release unpaid salaries, arrears
Rachael Mutabasi  |  Jan 02, 2025

According to UASU Organising Secretary Onesmus Maluki, the government consented to a salary increase for lecturers, which would be retroactive from Oc...

State’s cash transfer programme not doing enough for the needy - Study
Alfred Onyango  |  Jan 02, 2025

To effectively improve food consumption and dietary diversity, the policy experts argue that cash transfer amounts will need to be adjusted.

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