Kenya’s government has increased Miraa prices, with a kilogram of Grade 1 now at Sh1,300 (up from Sh700). Grade 2 will cost Sh700 per kg (up from Sh350), while Alele rises to Sh1,000 per kg (up from Sh500).
The Kenyan government has announced a significant increase in Miraa prices, affecting farmers and traders across the country. The price for Grade 1 miraa has now been set at Sh1,300 per kilogram, a sharp rise from the previous Sh700.
Following the trend, Grade 2 Miraa has seen its price double to Sh700 per kilogram from Sh350. Similarly, Alele, another popular variety, will now cost Sh1,000 per kilogram, up from Sh500.
This price hike is expected to impact both the local economy and international trade, given Miraa’s significant role in Kenya’s agricultural exports.
Stakeholders are watching closely as these changes could influence market dynamics and consumer behaviour.
These developments come as part of broader regulatory efforts by the Kenyan government to manage the Miraa industry, which has been a contentious issue both domestically and internationally.
