A plate, which was selling at Sh30, now goes for Sh50 thanks to coconut shortage that has hit the Coast. “I am now selling coconut milk dressed beans at Sh70 a plate because of the increased price. Kenya is currently grappling with a major shortage of coconuts, a reason that has led to increased prices of products associated with the nut. "This has been caused by the increase in coconut price. "I want to expand my business but it will all depend on the availability of coconut,” said Sonje.

Source: Daily Nation April 17, 2018 09:00 UTC