Agriculture CS Linturi says Unga prices to drop below Ksh.120 as he tours Nairobi supermarkets

Speaking during a random shopping trip to monitor the price of maize meal, Agriculture CS Mithika Linturi said prices of many brands have dropped significantly, however, a comparative analysis of the same commodities across other outlets other than the ones the CS shopped, shows inconsistency in pricing.

For example, a 2kg of Soko Maize Flour which the CS bought at Ksh.139 at the Supermarket, was on promotion, and with short shelve life.

The same commodity goes for Ksh.169 at another Supermarket.

The CS also purchased a 2kg of Pembe Maize Flour at Ksh.139, with the same being sold at Ksh.159 in another outlet. According to the outlet we purchased from, the floor we bought was on an offer of -Ksh 10 since November 2022.

Linturi despite saying the prices have come down to as low as Ksh.130, it is not clear, how he bought it. For example, Pembe Homebaking Flour from a Supermarket in Kawangware is selling at Ksh.185 and the same commodity at another Supermarket in Utawala at Ksh.139

“Depending on the brand, from over Ksh.200 to Ksh.130. We have seen Soko selling at Ksh 130, there is Pika, and another brand called Tuimarike. So, there is no Kenyan who does not enjoy his meal right now, and I think this is the best Christmas Gift the Ruto administration is giving Kenyans,” said Linturi.

Kenyans had mixed views about the government’s position on the reduction in prices of basic commodities, with a majority saying they are yet to see the said drop in prices.