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Meanwhile, the prices of rice and milk are expected to remain stable during the festive season.

Prices of five food items are set to increase in December, a survey conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows.

As detailed in the Agricultural Survey released on Tuesday, November 10, most of the food items will increase because of seasonality.

One of the most notable items listed in this category was tomatoes.

"Most respondents expect an increase in tomato prices as market supply is likely to be impacted by the October-December 2024 rain season," read the report in part.

File image of tomatoes.

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"The expected increase in tomato prices is largely driven by seasonal factors as tomato supply tends to decline during the rainy season and increase when dry conditions set in."

Other food items set to become more expensive include beans, green grams, maize and cooking oil.

"Prices of cooking oil (salad) are to increase in December 2024, reflecting developments in the global market where prices of these items have been rising in the recent past," read the report in part.

Conversely, prices of some food items have been projected to remain stable or decrease. The affected items include rice and milk.

This projection was attributed to the favourable weather conditions that have improved pasture in addition to the imports from Uganda.