Effects of post-election riots in Nyanza

Kisumu traders are taking advantage of the post-election crisis to hike prices. Photo:Courtesy

Prices of food in Kisumu have escalated following post-election crisis. A kilo of meat which initially sold at 350, now goes for Sh450, up by Sh100. Rice is going for Sh300, up from Sh250 per 2 kg tin and beans now cost Sh 250 per 2 kilogram tin. 

Before the August 8 General Election, price of beans was Sh200 in most open air and retail markets. Traders are taking advantage of the post-election crisis to hike prices.