Riots disrupt market supply of goods
Sep 18, 2009
THIS week markets have registered low supply for commodities like matooke and beans. Traders attribute it to the recent city riots, which made it difficult for farmers to bring their produce to markets.
BY VISION REPORTER
THIS week markets have registered low supply for commodities like matooke and beans. Traders attribute it to the recent city riots, which made it difficult for farmers to bring their produce to markets.
St. Balikudembe, Kalerwe and Nakasero being the most affected, have experienced drastic increase in prices. For example, a kilo of dry beans costs between sh2,500 and sh3,000, while a kilo of fresh beans goes for sh4,000 in Nakasero, in St.Balikudembe a kilo of dry beans ranges from sh2,000 to sh2,000 and fresh beans cost sh3,000.
Prices of pasteurised milk have reduced, with a litre costing between sh2,100 and sh2,300 down from sh2,700. Traders attribute it to the rainy season.
SHOPPING TIPS
With the prices of commodities like beans, rice and maize flour unstable, it is may not be wise to buy in bulk. Instead, buy in small quantities until the prices stabilise.
Now that dry beans cost more, you can substitute them with dry peas, which cost between sh1,800 and sh2,200 per kilo.
With the high prices of matooke and sweet potatoes, you could switch to Irish potatoes. A small basin costs between sh4,000 and sh5,000.
Prices of purple passion fruits are still high, with a small bowl (kataasa) costing between sh8,000 and sh10,000. But that does not mean, you abandon fruit juice. Make a cocktail of oranges, tangerines and pineapples, which are more affordable.
THIS week markets have registered low supply for commodities like matooke and beans. Traders attribute it to the recent city riots, which made it difficult for farmers to bring their produce to markets.
St. Balikudembe, Kalerwe and Nakasero being the most affected, have experienced drastic increase in prices. For example, a kilo of dry beans costs between sh2,500 and sh3,000, while a kilo of fresh beans goes for sh4,000 in Nakasero, in St.Balikudembe a kilo of dry beans ranges from sh2,000 to sh2,000 and fresh beans cost sh3,000.
Prices of pasteurised milk have reduced, with a litre costing between sh2,100 and sh2,300 down from sh2,700. Traders attribute it to the rainy season.
SHOPPING TIPS
With the prices of commodities like beans, rice and maize flour unstable, it is may not be wise to buy in bulk. Instead, buy in small quantities until the prices stabilise.
Now that dry beans cost more, you can substitute them with dry peas, which cost between sh1,800 and sh2,200 per kilo.
With the high prices of matooke and sweet potatoes, you could switch to Irish potatoes. A small basin costs between sh4,000 and sh5,000.
Prices of purple passion fruits are still high, with a small bowl (kataasa) costing between sh8,000 and sh10,000. But that does not mean, you abandon fruit juice. Make a cocktail of oranges, tangerines and pineapples, which are more affordable.