In Nairobi and its outskirts, a 30-egg tray now sells for Sh504 to Sh720, up from Sh450 to Sh550.
By Sammy Waweru & Jackson Ngari
What you need to know:
The squeeze on eggs follows concerns over milk supplies in supermarkets and shops.
The country’s maize harvest is expected to fall by as much as 30 per cent.
A tray of eggs is becoming costlier as cold weather and high feed costs squeeze poultry production and household budgets.
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