Increasing food prices and implications| MORNING AT NTV
In August 2023, the cost of food in Uganda rose by 7.70 percent compared to the same month in the previous year. Furthermore, recent hikes in transportation costs due to deteriorating road conditions in rural areas are exerting additional upward pressure on prices, creating financial challenges for consumers. As questions emerge regarding the root causes and potential solutions, we turn to David Kabanda, the Executive Director of the Center for Food and Adequate Living Rights, for expert analysis on this critical issue.