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Uganda offers hope for Kenyan shoppers

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The soaring cost of living in the country has forced scores of Busia residents to cross into Uganda to shop for basic commodities.

A spot check by The Standard showed locals crossing the border to buy essential items like sugar, milk, maize and wheat flour, which are more affordable there.

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