The rise in food prices is primarily the result of drought in some parts of the country, which drove up the prices of staple commodities such as maize, sugar and vegetables, and in some cases has led to shortages. 
Ongezeko la gharama za chakula lilmesababishwa na ukame kwa baadhi ya maeneo ya nchi,ambapo imepelekea kupanda kwa bei kwa bidhaa muhimu kama mahindi, sukari na mbogamboga, huku baadhi ya maeneo malighafi hizo zikikosekana kabisa.