World Bank Report showed that food prices in the country have more than doubled. Never miss important updatesThe whole country's proportion shot up to 50% as food prices increased to 12.4% in May 2022 up from 9% in March 2022. Basic food items like maize flour prices increased from KSh 120 to KSh 150 per 2kg packet, leading to increased inflation. Manufacturers of cooking oil products warned of fresh rounds of increased prices, citing reduced raw materials from the international market. World Bank warned that below-average rains will hamper agricultural performance, accounting for the downside effects of the ongoing war leading to increased food prices.

Source: Daily Nation June 10, 2022 10:02 UTC