The latest increase in Kenya's import costs is particularly notable because it ends the steady easing that followed the post-Ukraine supply shock.
By
Constant Munda
Correspondent
Nation Media Group
Kenya is among 18 economies most exposed to nitrogenous fertiliser supply disruptions in the Gulf due to the US-Israel conflict with Iran, an assessment by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) shows, signalling a tough test for President William Ruto's policy of keeping the key farm input affordable for farmers.
Philip Kitur walks through a neat row of maize stalks, with budding leaves painting a picture of a bountiful harvest. The…
The shortages are expected to drive fertiliser prices higher, reducing affordability and application rates, and likely reducing…
Kenya has been battling renewed inflationary pressure for nearly three months now after the US-Israel war with Iran disrupted…
Diesel is the major fuel powering farm machinery, industries and public transport, and its prices are critical in determining…
Diesel prices rise by a record margin despite a reduction in value added tax.
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