Kenyans stare at higher food prices as drought persists

Oyoo Awuondo at a maize farm in Bondo that has failed. The area has been experiencing drought for over one month. 29/06/14. PHOTO: TITUS MUNALA

Prices for basic commodities could rise due to drought that has hit most parts of the country. This is after the Kenya Meteorological Department indicated that the dry spell will continue towards the end of this month.

The vagaries of weather has affected the price of household items such as vegetables, fruits and even milk. As a consequence, households are projected to dig deeper into their pockets to meet the rising food costs. “I now spend about Sh100 to buy vegetables which I used to buy at Sh50 late last year,” said Mary Moracha, a resident in Kisii town.