National
Food prices hike ahead of festive season
KARONGI- Retail prices of essential commodities have sky- rocketed on the local market due to the upcoming Christmas and New Year festivities. The average price of cattle has risen from Rwf 100,000 to Rwf 150,000 a head, goats shot up from Rwf 15,000 to Rwf 28,000 while a cockerel has now increased from Rwf 3,500 to Rwf 5,000.