Elburgon Farmer Switches From Maize to Sunflowers Amid Rising Costs

A retired Education Officer in Elburgon, Nakuru County, has found significant success and satisfaction by switching from traditional maize farming to cultivating sunflowers, driven by the need to adapt to changing economic conditions. Meanwhile, prices for cooking gas (LPG) have surged significantly in Nairobi, with a 13-kilogramme pack increasing by up to Sh390, reflecting broader cost pressures on consumers. The Senate Health Committee has also raised concerns about underutilised funds in public health facilities across several counties, highlighting financial management challenges in the healthcare sector. These stories collectively illustrate rising costs and financial pressures affecting Kenyan households, farmers, and public services.