Insight

Food prices stable in Kimironko, Remera markets

Prices for the majority of foodstuffs have remained stable when compared with last week. In Kimironko and Remera markets a kilo of sugar costs Rwf700, but it is at Rwf800 in supermarket around Kimironko towm. Fresh beans are at Rwf600 a kilo, while dry ones cost Rwf450.  This is unchanged compared to last week. Other prices that did not experience movements are for cassava flour that sold at Rwf450 per kilogramme, while cassava tubers sold at Rwf1,000 per kilo. Fresh bananas were Rwf130, while Irish potatoes cost Rwf200 and sweet potatoes Rwf160. Pumpkins ranged from Rwf2,000 each, depending on the size.
A fruit seller in Kimironko Market. Prices were stable last week. The New Times / Seraphine Habimana.
A fruit seller in Kimironko Market. Prices were stable last week. The New Times / Seraphine Habimana.
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