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Don't expect cheap ugali because of high fuel prices, farmers warn

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Ugali, one of Kenya's staple delicacy. [File, Standard]

Farmers in the North Rift have say that the high fuel prices could negate gains achieved through fertiliser subsidy touted as a game changer by the Kenya Kwanza administration.

They fear that high cost of diesel, which rose by Sh21.32 to Sh201 a litre in the region, will escalate operation costs and that consumers will continue paying more for staple food - Ugali.

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