Ruto pledged to reduce maize prices to KSh 100 per 2kg packet from KSh 200.
The president pleaded with Kenyans to give him one year to reduce unga prices after his swearing-in. On February 22, 2023, the President further assured Kenyans that prices of unga would significantly reduce in the coming week. However, the price still remains the same in retail outlets.
