DAR ES SALAAM, Jan. 19 -- UNPREDICTABLE weather has pushed food prices higher, highlighting the impact of climate variability on supply chains and straining household budgets.

Traders say the situation has disrupted agricultural production, while rising fuel and transport costs are further driving up retail food prices, highlighting the combined impact of supply chain challenges and climaterelated shocks on household affordability.

A Daily News spot survey of Ilala, Buguruni and Mbezi markets show that prices of essential food items are steadily rising when compared to the same period last year. Beans are now sold at 4,000/- per kilogramme compared to 3,500/-, while rice prices range between 3,000/- and 3,500/- per kilogramme depending ...