Sacco Review | The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
The Leading Newspaper for Co-operative Movement in Kenya
Kenya faces a major maize shortfall after prolonged dry conditions damaged crops across key growing regions. Import needs are expected to surge as the country struggles to bridge the widening food supply gap. Rising food prices and uncertain weather patterns threaten to add pressure on household budgets. Kenyans could soon pay more for their staple…
Millers warn wheat flour prices could rise if C60 import approvals remain delayed. Millers say they have committed to buying local wheat at Ksh5,100 per 90kg bag. Global wheat prices rose 5.8% in July, adding pressure on Kenya’s flour market. Kenyan consumers could face pricier wheat flour if delays in approving wheat imports persist, the…
The latest food security report by the global financier, World Bank paints a worrying picture for consumers especially to the developing nations. The lender estimates that domestic food price inflation remains stubbornly high in many parts of the world, signalling renewed pressure on both consumers and policymakers. The update shows the benchmark agricultural, export and…
Food prices are expected to decline in the coming months despite a recent rise in inflation. This is according to the Central Bank of Kenya’s (CBK) latest agriculture survey, released in July 2025. The report shows that inflation edged up to 4.1 percent in July compared to the same period last year. However, the majority…
