Eyes on inflation as maize flour prices hit historic highs despite harvesting

Maize flour prices have hit a record on the back of rising cost of the commodity in recent days, setting the stage for high inflation and more pressure on households grappling with high cost of other goods.

A two-kilogramme packet of flour is retailing at a high of Sh213 for some brands, way above the wheat flour selling at between Sh197 and Sh200.