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Unga Prices in Kenya Surge as Maize Shortage Worsens, Farmers Hoard Grain
Nyakundi Report newsroom · Updated 1d · 1 tracking
The recent surge in maize flour (unga) prices in Kenya has created a "perfect storm" for the national dinner table. As of mid-February 2026, the price of a 2kg packet of unga has hit a high of Sh160 , up from Sh120 just weeks ago. This crisis is primarily driven by a high-stakes standoff between the government. And far