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How West Pokot residents are dealing with high cost of living

A kilo of maize flour retails at Sh50 in Uganda markets compared to Sh60 in Kenya. [iStockphoto] 

With prices of basic commodities skyrocketing, traders in West Pokot are doing roaring business, sourcing alternative cheaper goods from Uganda for their customers.

Those living near the Kenya/Uganda border in Pokot North are also flocking the neighbouring country’s shops for essential goods such as flour, cooking oil, milk and fuel.

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