Foodstuff prices continue to rise in Kigali city and its suburbs, according to a mini-survey by Business Times across city markets. Traders attribute the increase on late onset of the rainy season, saying this has affected production and supply from key producing areas across the country.

A kilo of Irish potatoes has gone up by Rwf30 to Rwf350 in Nyarugenge Market, from Rwf320 last week and fresh peas now cost Rwf1,300 per kilogramme, from to Rwf1,100, indicating an increase of Rwf200.

Sugar goes for Rwf1,000 a kilo, up from Rwf800, while that of rice (Pakistan) increased by Rwf50 to Rwf800, from Rwf750, while rice from Thailand costs Rwf850 per kilo in most city markets. Rice ranges from Rwf1,700 to Rwf3,500 a kilo in Nakumatt Supermarket, depending on the grade and brand.

The price of onions is unchanged at Rwf1,200 per kilogramme, carrots cost between Rwf500 to Rwf700, and cabbages go for Rwf550, while pumpkins are between Rwf350 and Rwf500 in Nyagasambu Market, Kabuga in Gasabo.

A basin of tomatoes rose marginally to Rwf6,500 from Rwf6,200 in Batsinda Market and charcoal costs Rwf7,000 per sack. A kilo of oranges goes for Rwf1,400 and passion fruits cost Rwf1,500 per kilo in most markets, a medium-sized pineapple is at Rwf700, while watermelon (big) costs Rwf3,300 in Zinia Market.

Bread (weighing 1kg) ranges from Rwf900 to Rwf2,000, depending on the brand, type or size and whether one buys from a supermarket or ordinary shop.