MOA/DCM/MONTHLY FSR/08/2013
REPUBLIC OF KENYA
MINISTRY OF AGRICULTURE, LIVESTOCK & FISHERIES
State Department of Agriculture
FOOD SECURITY SITUATION AS AT 31ST AUGUST 2013
1.0 HIGHLIGHTS
The national food security situation has remained stable and further improved
in the month of August as harvesting of long rains crop continued in most parts
of the country. In August 2013, the inflation rate increased for five consecutive
months to 6.67, up from 6.02 percent in July 2013. The increase is attributed
to the rise in food and fuel prices. Overall, most basic food commodities
remained low in August 2013 compared to same period in 2012 but with the
introduction of VAT, the prices are projected to start increasing.
The food stocks especially maize, beans and wheat have increased as
harvesting of long rains crops concluded in most parts of the country.
Harvesting of long rains maize is expected to commence in upper parts of
Nyanza, Western and the North Rift, to further stabilize the national food
security. Supplies of fresh vegetables and other short season crops have been
stable in August. Prices of Maize decreased slightly but prices of other coarse
grains increased in August compared to the previous month.
The National maize stocks as at 31st August stood at 15,882,924 bags, with
farmers holding about 9,516,931 bags, Traders 3,575,281 bags, Millers
341,600 bags and NCPB 2,137,120 bags. Beans stocks totaled 2,428,404
bags, Wheat 1,372,100 bags and Rice 588,867 bags.
At an average national monthly consumption rate of 3.72 million bags (90
Kg) of maize, 667,500 bags (90 Kg) of beans and 940,000 bags (90 Kg) of
wheat, the available stocks of maize are adequate to meet national
requirements up to December 2013.
The food stocks levels by the end of
December are expected to improve substantially from North-Rift harvests,
short rains harvests, cross border inflows and availability of other food crops. In
conclusion there is no cause of alarm as far as the food security situation in the
country is concerned. However, with introduction of value added tax on some
food stuffs, urban dwellers in particular are expected to shift their consumption
behavior since most foods stuffs might not be affordable, in view of their
decreasing purchasing power.
2.0 WEATHER REVIEW JULY-AUGUST 2013
In July-August 2013, most parts of the Western Highlands and Lake Victoria Basin
experienced generally depressed rainfall. However, several areas in the Central Rift
Valley (Nakuru, Nyahururu, Laikipia etc), recorded enhanced rainfall of over 125% of
the normal July-August rainfall. The Coastal strip also recorded generally depressed
rainfall (less than 75% of the Long Term Mean) during the season. The rest of the
country remained generally dry, as reminiscent at time of the season.
With regards to temperatures, the Central highlands and Nairobi area experienced
occasional cool and cloudy conditions during the period. A few days, especially in
August, turned out to be quite chilly with the daytime temperatures falling below 20°C
on several occasions in Central and Nairobi region.
2.1 OUTLOOK FOR OCTOBER-NOVEMBER-DECEMBER (OND)
2013 “SHORT RAINS” SEASON
The Outlook for October-November-December (OND) 2013 “Short Rains” Season
indicates that most parts of the country are likely to experience depressed rainfall.
The western parts of the country are, however, likely to experience enhanced rainfall.
The distribution, both in time and space, is expected to be generally poor over most
parts of the country.
The specific outlook for October-November-December (OND) 2013 is as
follows:
The areas likely to receive near-normal rainfall with a tendency to above-normal
(slightly enhanced rainfall) include: the Western Counties (Kakamega, Busia,
Bungoma, Vihiga etc.); Nyanza Counties (Kisumu, Migori, Siaya, Nyamira, Kisii,
etc.) and some Counties in Rift Valley Province (Kericho, Nandi, Bomet, Baringo,
Uasin Gishu, Trans Nzoia, etc).
The areas likely to receive near-normal rainfall include: several Counties in Rift Valley
Region (Nakuru, Laikipia, Narok, Kajiado, etc.); most Counties in Eastern
Province (Makueni, Machakos, Kitui, Meru, Embu, etc);
Nairobi
County;
Central
Counties (Kiambu, Nyeri, Murang’a, Nyandarua etc) and several Counties at the
Coast (Mombasa, Kilifi, Kwale, Taita Taveta, etc.).
The areas likely to receive near-normal rainfall with a tendency to below-normal
(depressed rainfall) include: Counties in Eastern parts of the country (Marsabit,
Moyale, Isiolo, etc); Counties in
North Rift (Turkana, Samburu etc);
some Counties in Coast Province
(Lamu, Tana River, etc.) and North
Eastern
Counties
(Mandera,
Garissa, Wajir). See Figure 1.
2.2.
ONSET
AND
CESSATION
DATES
Nyanza, Western and Central Rift
Counties are expected to continue
experiencing
second
week
rainfall
of
during
September;
the
the
rainfall is likely to cease during the
second to third week of December.
The rainfall is, however, likely to
continue to the fourth week in Counties like Kisii.
Areas in the Northern parts of Eastern Province and Northeastern parts of the country
will experience their onsets during the fourth week of October to first week of
November. The rains are likely to cease during the first to second week of December.
The areas in Central and Nairobi Counties will experience their onsets in the third to
fourth week of October. The rains are likely to cease during the second to third week
of December. Counties in the southern parts of Eastern Region and parts of Coast
Region are likely to realize their onset during the first to second week of November.
The cessation is expected during the second to third week of December
2.3 EXPECTED RAINFALL DISTRIBUTION
The rainfall distribution, both in time and space, during the 2013 “Short Rains”
Season is expected to be generally poor over most parts of the country. A few storms
are however likely to occur during the season, and more so, during the rainfall peak
month of November. Long dry spells are expected over several parts of the country
during the months of October and December.
2.4 POTENTIAL IMPACTS OF THE OND 2013 RAINS
In the most agricultural production areas in Western, Rift Valley and Central regions,
the “short rains” are expected to be normal to near normal although with poor
distribution. The poor rainfall distribution may impact negatively on the agricultural
activities in these regions. In the rest parts of the country, the “short rains” are
expected to be below normal. Food security situation is therefore expected to decline
especially in the Eastern and North Eastern regions during the October-December
period.
In view of these facts, farmers are advised to consider the following:
i) Planting of quick maturing, drought tolerant crops;
ii) Liaise with the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries for advice on
appropriate crop management practice to undertake;
iii) Prudent management of “Long Rains” crop harvest, including appropriate storage,
to ensure adequate food supply throughout the year.
iv) Enhance water and rainfall conservation for agricultural production.
3. 0 MAIZE BALANCE SHEET FOR PERIOD 1ST JULY 2013
TO 31ST December 2013 (5 MONTHS)
The maize balance sheet, projected at the end of December 2013, shows that
assuming current levels of stocks, projected long and short rains production,
private sector imports as well as normal level of consumption, the balance
sheet has a net surplus of 15,074,632 bags (see table 1).
Table 2: Maize balance sheet from 1st September 2013 to 31st December,
2013
Stocks as at 31st August 2013 in 90kg bags
a) Total East Africa Imports* (cross border trade) expected
between September 2013 to December 2013
15,882,924
850,000
b) Private sector/ Relief agencies estimated imports outside
EAC between August 2013 to December 2013
Estimated harvest between August 2013 to December
2013
a) Balance from long rains harvest up to December 2013
400,000
b) Short rains harvest projections up to December 2013
Total available stocks by December 2013
Post – harvest storage losses estimated at 10%
Projected national availability as at 31st December 2013 (
90kg Bags)
Expected total exports to East Africa Community region
Expected exports outside the EAC region
13,000,000
4,000,000
34,132,924
3,413,292
30,719,632
0
0
Amount used as animal feeds (2% of household stocks)
340,000
Amount used as seed (1.5% of household stocks)
255,000
Amount used for industrial products (1% of household
stocks)
NATIONAL CONSUMPTION at a monthly rate of 3.72
million bags for estimated population of 40 million people
for the next 4 months
Balance as at 31st December 2013 (surplus)
170,000
14,880,000
15,074,632
At an average consumption of 3.72 million bags per month, the available maize
stocks in September, added to expected short rains production and inflows
from neighboring countries are adequate to meet the national food
requirements up to December 2013, with an estimated surplus of 15,074,632
bags at the end of the year. In other words the food security situation is
predicted to remain stable, other variables being constant, up to March next
year 2014.
4.0 BEANS STOCKS AS AT 31
ST
AUGUST 2013
The national beans stocks decreased from 2,709,830 in July to 2,428,404
bags in August. The decrease is due to the fact that harvesting was completed
in July while consumption continued. At a national consumption level of
600,000 bags a month, the available stock is enough to last for the next four
months.
This
will
be
replenished
by
the
short
rains
harvest
in
December/January.
5.0 RICE STOCKS AS AT 31ST AUGUST 2013
Rice stocks increased in the month of August to stand at 588,867 bags
compared to 244,635 bags in July 2013. The increase is due to harvesting
going on in Central Kenya (see Annex 3).
6.0 WHEAT STOCKS AS 31ST AUGUST 2013
Wheat stocks increased substantially from 446,752 bags in July 2013 to
1,372,100 in August. The increase is due to harvesting that is currently ongoing in Narok and Nakuru (see Annex 4).
7.0 ANNEXES
Annex1: Maize Stocks as at 31
FARMERS
Coast
452,950
Central
581,758
Eastern
R/Valley
4,721,961
Western
N/Eastern
9,849
458,660
Nyanza
Nairobi
4,200
Total
9,516,931
ST
TRADERS
August 2013 (90 Kg bags)
MILLERS
93,467
199,658
189,436
10,903
83,127
9,697
1,419,662
718,266
226,016
-
11,980
930,382
NCPB
557,320
1,200,471
780,891
6,367,639
2,088,133
907
-
12,430
10,950
3,575,281
341,600
TOTAL
22,736
2,389,042
27,580
2,137,120
15,882,924
Annex 2: Beans Stock as at 31st August 2013 (90 Kg Bags)
Region
Central
Coast
Eastern
Western
Farmers
Traders
11,325
252,979
225,276
420,870
406,282
N/Eastern
R/Valley
42,921
164,834
135,890
200,321
91,519
879
399,507
50
Nyanza
Nairobi
Total
Total
54,246
417,813
361,166
621,191
497,801
5,205
68,246
2,300
1,717,168
6,084
467,753
2,350
711,236
2,428,404
st
Annex 3: Rice Stocks as at 31 August 2013
Region
*farmers
Traders
NCPB
Total
0
980
980
190,918
131,071
321989
Eastern
321
174,311
174632
Nyanza
476
22,814
23290
-
0
Central
Coast
-
N.Eastern
10
R. Valley
455
9,802
Western
-
Nairobi
201,527
Total
465
26,867
36669
14,600
14600
371,098
16,242
588,867
*Paddy stocks converted to milled rice equivalent
Annex4: Wheat Stocks as at 31st August 2013
Coast
Central
Eastern
R/Valley
Western
N/Eastern
Nyanza
Farmers
181,087
34,427
924,428
-
Nairobi
-
Total
1,139,942
Traders
6,720
29,325
50,547
1,230
157,822
Millers
10,772
2,796
61,998
-
Total
268,579
66,548
1,036,973
-
-
-
75,566
1,372,100
Annex 5: 2013 CROP PRODUCTION STATISTICS
Table 1: Maize Production Projections
REGION
TARGETS 2013
Target Area In Ha
LR
SR
Nyanza
175,520
Central
Eastern
Achievements 2013
Target Production (bags)
TOTAL
LR+SR
LR
SR
TOTAL
Area (Ha)
LR
SR
Total
Projected Production (90
Kg)
LR
SR
Total
87,000
262,520
3,145,715
565,500
3,711,215
105,230
0
105,230
2,126,838
114,600
90,500
205,100
2,800,500
1,751,425
4,551,925
128,374
0
128,374
2,350,470
277,758
352,891
610,627
2,944,338
4,983,380
7,800,703
260,960
0
260,960
1,324,580
Western
216,350
38,900
255,250
5,915,025
433,345
6,348,370
202,565
0
202,565
3,051,300
R. Valley
623,130
86,105
709,425
25,986,738
3,617,392
27,153,789
589,621
0
589,621
12,044,615
Eastern
249,344
307,371
556,715
3,686,079
4,547,560
8,233,639
211,934
0
211,934
2,179,010
139635
60619
200254
3044925
612544
3657469
113056
0
113056
937,899
8,786
6,900
13,850
18,650
14,700
33,350
395
0
395
3,200
569
564
1,123
16,935
15,444
32,669
455
0
455
10,010
1,805,692
1,030,850
2,814,864
47,558,90
5
16,541,290
61,523,12
9
1,612,590
0
1,612,5
90
24,027,922
Coast
N. Eastern
Nairobi
Total
Out of the target LR Ha of 1.8 million, 89 percent has been achieved for 2013 long rains season. Harvesting of long rains maize has
been going on in most parts of the country except upper parts of Nyanza, Western, the North Rift as well as upper parts of Central
and Eastern Regions. So far the projected long rains production is 24,027,922 million bags compared to 28.2 million bags that
were achieved in the same period in 2012. As mentioned in July, the reduction in yields and production are attributed to delayed
and reduced land preparation due to political campaign interference, very high rainfall and flash floods that affected some farmers
in the major grain production areas, early cessation of long rains before crop maturity in many parts of the country and delayed
supply of subsidized fertilizers.
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Table 2: Bean Production
REGION
TARGETS 2013
AREA IN HA
LR
Rift
Valley
Nyanza
Western
SR
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
ESTIMATED PRODUCTION IN BAGS
TOTAL
LR+SR
LR
SR
TOTAL
Area (Ha)
LR Ha
345,964
2,061,820
1,080,649
3,070,984
214,400
99,045
230,425
1,082,140
836,160
1,918,300
110,210
791524
506107
163,450
645,550
151,250
796,800
123,150
71,325
68,250
139,450
775,150
700,450
1,540,540
66,240
Eastern
166,254
175,245
352,452
1,550,560
1,756,230
3,245,120
1125
666
1686
8105
5774.5
13829.5
Total
230
230
460
220
220
440
229,931
SR
101,711
35,160
108,009
LR
131,380
128,300
N/
Eastern
Nairobi
Total
244,253
Central
Coast
SR
Production Projection (90 Kg)
250
6
135,000
80
5
3718
5810
577
-
-
114,149
230,519
20
391
445
836
3,903
4,582
8,485
145
742,867
480,752
1,234,723
6,127,448
4,535,316
10,594,499
652,883
Total
production
836,904
362,250
654,000
2649
253
1,247
3,354,682
Out of the L.R target of 749,015 Ha, 652,883 Ha has been achieved. Harvesting of beans has ended in central Kenya but
ongoing in the South Rift, Western and Nyanza regions. Country wide, the production has been affected by late and
erratic long rains. The L.R forecast production was estimated at 5.07 million bags but so far, 3,354,682bags have been
achieved.
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Table 3: Wheat Production 2013
TARGETS
REGION
AREA IN HA
LR
Rift Valley
SR
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
Area (Ha)
ESTIMATED PRODUCTION IN BAGS
TOTAL
LR+SR
LR
SR
TOTAL
LR Ha
SR
Ha
Forecast Production (90 Kg)
Total
LR
SR
74,121
6,088
80,209
2,435,237
215,000
2,650,237
54,283
415,110
80
65
145
2,400
1,950
4,350
45
1,350
Central
6,350
4,150
10,508
136,425
74,630
215,000
5,254
114,386
Eastern
10,125
159,988
10,652
28,375
20,777
188,063
300,800
5,802,452
290,416
797,623
591,680
6,600,075
8,300
108,046
246,850
3,013,308
Western
Total
Total
1,272,015
A total of 188,837 hectares are targeted for wheat production for both long & short rains with an estimated output of 5.3
million bags of 90kgs. Harvesting has been going on in Narok and about 3million bags have been achieved so far. In the
North Rift and Central Rift, most of the crop is at planting and germination stage.
Table 4: Rice Production
REGION
TARGETS 2013
LR
Rift Valley
Nyanza
Western
Central
Eastern
Coast
N/ Eastern
Total
688
2,786
1,700
5,310
89
3457
1,190
15,220
AREA IN HA
SR
TOTAL
LR+SR
447
2,855
1,185
10,800
94
276
1,060
16,717
1,135
5,686
2,885
16,210
183
3733
2,250
32,082
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
TARGET PRODUCTION IN BAGS (paddy)
LR
SR
TOTAL
16,890
135,200
40,960
198,950
1,201
58845
56,300
508,346
8,934
142,800
27,370
644,528
1,300
4190
50,100
879,222
25,824
277,670
68,330
844,898
2,501
63035
106,400
1,388,658
10
Production (100 Kg bags)
Area (Ha)
LR
26
1,880
1,440
4,595
65
2424
1,440
11,870
SR
Total
26
1,880
1,440
4,595
65
2424
1,440
11,870
LR
S.R
633
63,354
48,960
192,500
2,150
28625.3
2,840
339,062
Total
A total of 32,029 hectares are targeted for rice production for both long & short rains with an estimated output of 1.3
million bags of 90 kgs. Owing to increased irrigation support by both the government and non government organizations,
more rice is expected in 2013 compared to 2012.
Table 5: Sorghum Production
REGION
TARGETS 2013
LR
Rift Valley
AREA IN HA
SR
TOTAL
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
TARGET PRODUCTION (90 KG BAGS)
LR
SR
TOTAL
Forecast Production bags
Area (Ha)
LR
SR
Total
LR
S.R
74,121
6,088
80,209
2,435,237
215,000
2,650,237
54,283
415,110
Nyanza
96,691
31,512
128,203
1,179,833
379,415
1,559,248
87,670
1,227,380
Western
7,825
4,430
12,255
88,330
50,030
138,360
6,140
73,680
Central
1,541
1,310
2,850
16,120
15,240
31,210
912
9,903
Eastern
84,985
94,537
179,526
1,058,523
1,408,782
2,464,253
72,621
912,816
2896
1440
4336
35857
14091
49948
2251
5628
937
4,761
2,997,343
Coast
N/ Eastern
Total
2,153
2,105
4,258
27,860
26,050
302,771
235,278
538,003
3,370,472
2,789,924
52,760
6,501,727
248,885
Total
Adoption of sorghum is picking up in most parts of the country though farmers continue to give maize a higher
consumption preference.
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Table 6: Finger Millet production
TARGETS 2013
REGION
AREA IN HA
LR
SR
TOTAL
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
PRODUCTIONS IN BAGS
LR
SR
TOTAL
AREA IN HA
PRODUCTIONS IN BAGS
LR
SR TOTAL
LR
SR TOTAL
Rift Valley
13,880
1,931
15,810
196,819
32,580
230,034
10,085
Nyanza
13,440
11,480
24,920
112,315
95,785
208,100
11,115
Western
5,623
93
0
88
5,623
181
31,296
379
0
410
31,296
787
4,530
65
40,770
4,959
157
5,810
257
11,769
414
39,120
525
51,920
825
91,004
1,350
7,310
14
50,619
36
Coast
2122
247
2348
26041
2297
28342
1495
373
Total
35,450
19,813
61,065
406,495
183,817
590,913
34,549
271,289
Central
Eastern
N. Eastern
56,612
122,265
614
Finger millet is majorly grown in Eastern, Nyanza and Western Provinces. Out of the long rains target of 35,450, Ha,
34,549Ha has been achieved. The crop is at maturing stage in most places. As with sorghum, the Ministry is promoting
millet as a drought tolerant crop through the Traditional High Value Crops programme and supporting bulking and
distribution of seeds to needy farmers, especially in the marginal areas.
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Table 7: Irish Potato Production
REGION
TARGETS 2013
AREA IN HA
SR
TOTAL
LR+SR
LR
Rift
Valley
Western
Central
Eastern
Nairobi
Total
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
ESTIMATED PRODUCTION IN MT
LR
SR
TOTAL
Forecast Production (MT)
Area (Ha)
LR
SR
Total
LR
S.R
47,424
6,505
33,381
6,495
80,805
13,000
1,875,206
125,425
886,513
126,175
2,761,739
251,600
40,885
5,045
48,520
41,205
89,725
1,952,000
2,524,216
5,797,352
41,412
1,652,500
12,600
13,312
26,714
54,810
422,401
477,253
10,715
319,510
85
63
0
274
211
485
115,049
94,393
210,244
4,007,715
3,959,516
9,288,429
68
98,125
Total
932,416 83,255
161,440
2,448
3,068,314
83,255
The crop continues to attract high demand amongst urban consumers and prices have improved significantly in the recent
past. The crop is grown in the highlands of Rift Valley, Eastern and Central Provinces. To address the main production
challenge of inadequate clean seed, the government is working with key stakeholders in multiplying certified seeds for
farmers.
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Table 8: Cassava Production
REGION
TARGETS 2013
LR
Rift
Valley
Nyanza
Western
Central
Eastern
Nairobi
Coast
Total
ACHIEVEMENTS 2013
AREA IN HA
SR
TOTAL
LR+SR
861
247
26,220 8,675
12,991 11,525
518
501
5,541 7,485
14
9
3,295
ESTIMATED PRODUCTION IN MT
LR
SR
TOTAL
17,526
5,542
Production (MT)
Area (Ha)
LR
SR
Total
LR
S.R
23,024
674
10,765
559,250
10,430
292,040
34,895
24,516
1,019
13,103
25
681,720
337,766
10,240
112,775
168
141,250
98,038
6,241
126,123
113
528,775
209,298
16,723
223,615
281
22,370
445
7,315
4,651
93,577
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Total
128
16,923
7,020
23,973
434,968
207,904
642,522
9,114
87,420
63068
35462
100,826
1,595,163
585,211
1,644,238
57,692
1,050,495
The Ministry is promoting cassava production as a key traditional crop to diversify food supply, especially in marginal
areas. Out of the long rains target of 63,068 Ha, 57,692Ha has been achieved. The crop is grown as a relay crop hence
the field condition range from harvesting to planting stages.
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Annex 5: Market Prices and Trends
Table 9: Maize Price Trends in Major Markets (Ksh/90kg bag)
Nairo
bi
Eldore
t
Kisum
u
Mombas
a
Karatin
a
Kakameg
a
Gariss
a
Averag
e
12-Aug
3,800
3,150
3,800
3,450
3,200
3,700
3,600
3,529
12-Sep
3,350
2,700
3,200
3,100
3,400
2,600
3,400
3,170
12-Oct
3,000
2,600
3,100
2,900
3,140
2,800
3,200
2,960
12-Nov
3,000
2,600
3,200
2,900
3,000
2,800
3,360
3,070
12-Dec
3000
2600
3200
3100
2800
3,000
3,400
3,014
13-Jan
2,900
2,400
3,100
3,000
2,800
2,900
3,400
2,900
13-Feb
3,000
2,700
3,400
2,200
3,150
2,800
3,400
2,950
13-Mar
3,200
2,500
3,600
3,200
3,000
3,200
3,400
3,157
13-Apr
3,000
2,800
3,600
2,850
3,000
3,420
3,400
3,180
13-May
3,000
2900
3600
2,850
3,200
3,200
3,400
3,164
13-Jun
30-Jul
13-Aug
3,080
3,000
2800
2,620
2,500
2600
3,600
3,200
3200
2,800
2,840
2600
3,090
3,090
3000
2,800
3,000
2700
3,400
3,400
3400
3,056
3,000
2,900
Price of maize decreased marginally with national average at Ksh 2900 per 90
Kg bag compared to Ksh 3,000 per bag in July 2013. Table 9 and figure 2 show
the price trends of 90 kg bag across selected towns and cities between August
2012 and August 2013.
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Table 10: Beans Price Trends in Major Markets (Ksh/90kg bag)
Nairobi
Eldoret
Kisumu
Mombasa
Karatina
Kakamega
Garissa
Average
12-Aug
5,130
6,700
6,200
5,210
5,500
6,000
5,400
5,740
12-Sep
5,400
6,300
6,200
5,400
5,600
6,000
6,200
5,870
12-Oct
4,900
5,200
6,000
5,400
5,600
6,200
6,400
5,670
12-Nov
5,000
6,300
6,200
5,400
5,200
6,000
6,800
5,840
12-Dec
5,200
5,850
6,000
5,000
4,800
6,400
5,600
5,360
13-Jan
5,200
5,400
5,600
5,200
4,800
6,000
5,400
5,370
13-Feb
5,200
7,200
3,000
5,000
5,300
6,000
5,600
5,330
13-Mar
5,200
6,300
4,500
6,000
4,800
6,600
5,600
5,570
6,000
9,000
7,400
5,800
4,800
6,800
5,600
6,485
7,650
7,200
6,100
5,000
6,600
5,600
6,220
13-Apr
13-May
5,400
13-Jun
5,400
6,030
5,000
5,000
5,200
4,460
6,500
5,370
Jul-13
13-Aug
5,420
6,400
5,600
6,750
6,750
6,200
6,200
6,300
5,600
5,600
6,800
4,800
4,200
5,600
5,990
5,750
Prices of beans decreased on average in August compared to July. However, in
Eldoret, Nairobi and Mombasa, prices increased was significant. The national
average price of 90 kg bag being Ksh 5,750 in August compared to 5,990 in
July 2013. Table 10 and figure 3 show the price market trends of 90 kg bag
from August 2012 to August 2013.
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Table 11: Potato price trend: Ksh per 110 Kg bag
Nairobi Mombasa
Kisumu
Eldoret Kakamega
Garissa Average
12-Aug
2,975
2,720
3,920
1,700
3,350
2,600
2,870
12-Sep
3,300
3,100
5,000
2,000
4,200
4,600
3,360
12-Oct
4,850
3,550
6,000
3,800
5,200
5,800
4,860
12-Nov
3,800
3,600
4,200
2,900
3,700
4,800
3,830
12-Dec
3,200
2,600
4,000
2,800
3,700
5,000
3,550
13-Jan
3,000
2,900
3,200
2,400
2,600
4,500
3,100
13-Feb
2,700
5,000
3,000
1,700
2,600
5,000
3,330
13-Mar
2,500
2,300
4,000
2,400
6,600
5,000
3,800
13-Apr
3,500
2,500
3,200
1,600
6,000
5,000
3,630
13-May
4,000
3,150
3,500
2,200
6,000
5,000
3,975
30-Jul
31-Aug
2,980
3,300
2220
2,200
3,500
3,200
2,320
3,500
3,500
3,500
5,000
5,000
3,250
3,450
Prices of potatoes increased in August with national average price of 110 Kg bag
coming to Ksh 3,450 compared 3,250 in July.
The highest increase in price was
recorded in Kisumu. Table 11 and figure 4 shows the price trend from August 2012 to
August 2013.
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