
Food Crisis Kenya







Kenyans had high expectations that President William Ruto will reduce unga prices after his inauguration at Kasarani Stadium on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

The International Monetary fund (IMF) ranked Kenya among countries whose road network impedes economic growth and development due to poor access to markets.

William Samoei Ruto promised to reduce the prices of unga and fertiliser after he is sworn into office as the president of Kenya on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.

Uganda maize farmers and millers are pushing for a ban on maize export to Kenya amid rising competition for the limited stock, after Tanzania stopped export.

Tanzania stopped to issue new export permits to Kenyan traders in a move that will reduce maize supply, prompting high shortages and increased unga prices.

Kenya's inflation increased to a record 8.5% in August 2022 as data from the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) indicated rise in food and fuel prices.

Kenya National Bureau of Statistics showed inflation hit a six-months high of 8.5% in August 2022 as prices of basic food items like unga and sugar increased.

The first wheat grain from Ukraine docked at Djibouti's port, since the Russian invasion of her neighbouring country, as the WFP called urged more imports.

Maize millers halted the production of maize flour, saying there is excess stock in the market after the government stopped its one month subsidy programme.
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