Kenyan Politician Highlights Soaring Cost of Living Crisis

Kenyan Politician Addresses Soaring Cost of Living Naivasha, Kenya – May 13, 2025 – A Kenyan politician recently addressed the rising cost of living in the country, highlighting the impact on ordinary citizens. The politician's speech, captured in a short video, focused on the increased prices of staple foods like maize flour and fuel. He noted that the price of maize flour has reached alarming levels, forcing many Kenyans to seek cheaper alternatives in neighboring countries. "In the last two years, we've worked hard, but we haven't reached our goals," the politician stated, referring to efforts to stabilize food prices. He pointed out that the high cost of fertilizer is a major contributing factor to the high price of maize flour. The video also showed the politician explaining how people living near the border with Tanzania are crossing over to purchase cheaper fuel. The politician's comments reflect growing concerns about the cost of living in Kenya. The government's efforts to ease the burden on citizens are ongoing, and the situation remains a key issue for many Kenyans.