Rising food and fuel prices shake household budgets

The energy sector regulator increased prices of fuel in its latest review. FILE PHOTO | NMG

A sharp rise in food and fuel prices points to deeper pain for Kenyan households, especially low-income ones, whose already overstretched budgets are being juggled for survival.

The cost of basic food items -- including maize flour, milk, potatoes and tomatoes -- has been rising as traders report shortages, partly due to the prolonged drought.

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