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Food prices triple in Mombasa ahead of Tuesday polls

Beans, maize, and vegetables are selling like hot cakes as people prepare for polls. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  WINNIE ATIENO

Correspondent

Prices of food in Mombasa have risen ahead of Tuesday’s elections.

A spot check at Kongowea market revealed that prices of all foodstuff had tripled. The traders said that the increase is as a result of high demand.

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