×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Smart Minds Choose Us
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App

Report on high food prices is alarming

Report on high food prices is alarming. (Photo: Courtesy)

The United Nations Food and Agricultural Organisation (FAO) has, in its latest Food Price Monitoring and Analysis report, painted a gloomy picture of the Kenyan situation. At least 23 of the 47 Kenyan counties, mostly in the northern region, are facing drought.

The FAO report states that the cost of maize has gone up by at least 30 per cent, occasioning food insecurity to many Kenyan households. The situation would have been worse without maize imports from Uganda. However, Uganda is also experiencing drought and no longer exports to Kenya.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.
Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in