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High food prices force Kenyans to shop in Uganda, Tanzania

Kenyans crossing border of Uganda and Tanzania to buy basic food commodities

Kenyans at the border of Uganda and Tanzania are now crossing over to buy basic food commodities such as maize, milk and sugar. This is due to the biting shortage of the commodities in most Kenyan towns.

Majority of residents near Busia and Malaba borders are crossing to the neighbouring countries to shop as it is slightly cheaper there. In Uganda, Weekend Business established that most shops are retailing a 2kg packet of maize at Sh140 compared to Kenyan supermarkets selling the same at Sh160.

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