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More families in Kenya struggle to survive as food prices continue to rise

A trader displays her groceries for sale in Embu food market early this year. Prices for most basic food items have shot up. [Photo: Joseph MUCHIRI/Standard]

Households in Kenya have to dig deeper into their pockets to buy food and other basic commodities as prices sustain upward trend for the third consecutive month.

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