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Kenya Agri-Atlas · Agricultural Statistics

Price of Yam

DATA AS OF29 October 2026

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NairobiNo recent priceNo valid record found
BungomaNo recent priceNo valid record found

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Price of Yam by county

In the latest market price records (to 28 October 2026), Yam sold for KES 50/Kg to KES 120/Kg across 5 counties, with a typical price of KES 100/Kg. Wholesale prices where recorded, otherwise retail.

CountyWherePriceDate
EmbuEmbu (county average)KES 50/Kg14 October 2026
KakamegaKakamega (county average)KES 70/Kg22 October 2026
MurangaMuranga (county average)KES 100/Kg (retail)28 October 2026
KirinyagaKirinyaga (county average)KES 120/Kg22 October 2026
MeruMeru (county average)KES 120/Kg22 October 2026

Price of Yam: questions and answers

How much does Yam cost in Kenya?

In the latest market price records (to 28 October 2026), Yam typically sold for KES 100/Kg: from KES 50/Kg in Embu to KES 120/Kg in Meru, across 5 counties. These are wholesale prices where recorded, otherwise retail.

Where is Yam cheapest in Kenya?

In the latest records, Yam was cheapest in Embu (KES 50/Kg), Kakamega (KES 70/Kg) and Muranga (KES 100/Kg).

Where is Yam most expensive in Kenya?

In the latest records, Yam cost the most in Meru (KES 120/Kg), Kirinyaga (KES 120/Kg) and Muranga (KES 100/Kg).

How often are Yam prices updated?

Prices are added as new county market records come in, usually daily. This page shows each county’s latest price from the last six weeks of records, with its date.

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