Prices of foods rises #rwanda

Prices of bananas, eggs and Irish potatoes have
gone up in all the major markets in the City of
Kigali.
A kilogramme of bananas costs Rwf220 in
Kicukiro, Remera, Nyamirambo, Kimironko and
Kimihurura markets, up from Rwf165 a few days
ago. Irish potatoes go for between Rwf220 and
Rwf250 a kilo from Rwf200, while a tray of eggs
has increased from Rwf2,500 to Rwf3,000.
Traders attributed the increase to decline in
supply.
A kilogramme of beef is unchanged at between
Rwf2,300 and Rwf2,400 in Kimironko and
Nyarugenge markets, while whole chicken goes
for Rwf10,000 and fish is at Rwf2,800 a kilo. A
kilogramme of millet flour is Rwf1,220 that of
cassava costs Rwf700 and ground nuts Rwf1,200
a kilo.
Maize flour goes for Rwf670 a kilo in Nyarugenge
and Kimironko markets. Rice costs between
Rwf700 and Rwf1,000 (depending on the type) in
Kicukiro and Remera markets.
Soap is at Rwf600 (six grammes), a litre of
cooking oil Rwf1,500 and passion fruits cost
between Rwf900 and Rwf1,400 a kilogramme,
salt is at Rwf250 and sugar costs Rwf700 a
kilogramme.