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February 25, 2026
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Pain for Kenyans as egg prices climb 20pc on high feed costs, seasonal demand

Pain for Kenyans as egg prices climb 20pc on high feed costs, seasonal demand

Drought has driven consumers toward eggs...

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The price of poultry eggs in Kenya has increased by up to 20 percent in the past month due to rising feed costs and seasonal demand.

  • Retail prices in Nairobi now range between Sh450 and Sh480 per tray, with supermarkets charging up to Sh604.
  • The Poultry Breeders Association of Kenya attributes the surge to a Sh100 increase in Layers Mash feed costs, which account for 85-90 percent of production expenses.
  • Increased demand is also driven by the onset of Ramadhan, staggered school reopening, and consumers shifting from more expensive meats like beef and goat due to drought.

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