Food Shortage
Escalating drought has led to crop failures and rising food prices in Mount Kenya counties, heightening famine risks. Farmers like Gerald Murira in Meru have lost their harvests due to poor rains. The government is pushing aid efforts, but residents complain of unfair distribution.
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In San José de las Lajas, Mayabeque, eggs imported from Brazil are sold exclusively in dollars at the La Época market and sell out within minutes. The $5.25 price per 30-egg carton equals over 2,500 pesos, making it a luxury for many Cubans. This highlights the crisis in local egg production, which has plummeted in recent decades.