Kenya Agricultural Price Movements — August 2026: Milk up 11.7%

This report tracks how prices for Kenya's key agricultural commodities moved in August 2026, comparing this month's median price to last month's across every market and county in the Agrisoko dataset.

Biggest price increases

• Milk — KES 158 → KES 177 per litre (+11.7%)
• Sugar — KES 155 → KES 158 per kg (+1.8%)
• Rice — KES 119 → KES 120 per kg (+1%)

Rising prices usually mean tighter supply — end of a harvest window, drought stress, or strong demand. If you're selling any of these, it's a good moment; if you're buying, lock in volumes early.

Biggest price drops

• Maize — KES 5,025 → KES 4,800 per 90kg bag (-4.5%)
• Sorghum — KES 45 → KES 44 per kg (-1.9%)
• Maize Flour — KES 85 → KES 84 per kg (-1%)
• Wheat Flour — KES 91 → KES 91 per kg (-0.9%)

Falling prices point to a glut or fresh harvest coming to market. Buyers benefit; sellers should consider value-addition, storage, or holding for a better window where feasible.

What this means for you

Prices vary widely by county and grade — a rise nationally can still hide a local dip. Check the live, county-level numbers on the Agrisoko market intelligence board before you buy or sell, and ask Soko AI for the fair price in your specific market.

Data sources

Figures are median values of reviewed price observations in the Agrisoko dataset for the period. Data is compiled from: Kenyan farmers & traders, WFP food prices, Facebook, Seller supply. Only reviewed/approved observations are included. Figures are indicative and rounded.