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Originally published by Kenyanstop
May 17, 2026
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Traders List Food Items Likely to Increase in Price After Fuel Hike
Kenyans have been urged to brace for price hikes in everyday food items as farmers and transporters lament over high fuel prices...
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Nairobi traders at Wakulima Market are warning of impending food price hikes due to significantly increased transport costs driven by rising fuel prices.
- Transporters are spending an additional Ksh10,000 per trip, a burden expected to be passed on to consumers.
- Traders dealing in produce like tomatoes, potatoes, onions, and cabbages are facing this challenge.
- Sales have slowed dramatically, with produce now taking up to a week to sell instead of one or two days, indicating reduced consumer purchasing power.
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