Kenya maize prices stay steady yet remain 18% above 5-year average – report

Kenya’s maize prices remained broadly stable in September, but the cost of the staple was still significantly higher than its historical average, putting food affordability in focus as households increasingly depend on markets for supplies.Maize prices were 18 per cent above the five-year average and 14 per cent higher than September 2025, according to the October 30, 2026, Global Price Watch: September 2026 Prices report by the Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET).