Maize flour prices to rise on tax, shortages

Workers arrange maize flour packets at a supermarket in Nairobi. FILE PHOTO | NMG

The price of maize flour could go up by Sh2 for a two kilogramme packet in the coming days on the back of a shortage and costly maize in the market, coupled with a recently introduced cess on grains delivered to Nairobi.

Unga Limited chief executive officer Joseph Choge said cess alone could see the cost of flour go up by Sh2 once the cost is factored in the pricing.

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