On Friday, October 13, the Kenyan newspapers reported that food prices were rising again, hurting household budgets. The agriculture sector survey revealed the prices of green maize, onions and rice rose during the period under review. In Nairobi, a kilogramme of Irish potatoes retails at KSh 90, beans KSh 200, tomatoes KSh 100 and beef KSh 500. The Cabinet legalised the importation and growing of white GMO maize in October 2022, sparking an uproar. Taifa LeoA section of President William Ruto's allies have accused him of developing other regions at the expense of his backyard, which voted for him.

Source: The Star October 13, 2023 04:20 UTC