Price of charcoal flames up as trader go for supplies in Juba

Sacks of charcoal awaiting transportation at Sofia Point on the border of Kenya and Uganda yesterday. The cost of the commodity has increased drastically due to the ongoing rainfall. [ Ignatius Odanga, Standard]

Scarcity of charcoal in the country has seen traders flock to Busia for supplies coming from South Sudan.

Reuben Chesimei, who has several outlets in Kakamega town, said he had placed orders for charcoal from South Sudan, where it goes for between Sh1,650 and Sh1,700 per 50kg bag.