Tough times as prices of food rise on low rain

When it comes to the food that lands on our plates, we often overlook two critical facets: its origin and the reasons behind its price. FILE PHOTO | NMG

Prices of household food items are on the rise as farm supplies fall following an extended dry months of January to early March in food growing areas.

A spot-check by Market Place at Nairobi’s Marikiti Market showed that prices of cabbages, kales, avocado, capsicum, spinach, garlic and melon have risen.

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