The Anglican Church of Kenya, led by Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit, has said that the small drop in the price of unga is not enough to ease the suffering of ordinary people.
For many Kenyans, unga is the most important food item.
It is used to make ugali, which is eaten in almost every home.
The government has often used unga prices as a sign that the cost of living is improving.
Recently, prices have come down a little. But the bishops say life remains very hard because other costs are still too high.
They explained that Kenyans are not only struggling to buy food, but also to pay for school fees, transport, health care, and electricity.
Even with unga being slightly cheaper, the burden of living has not reduced.
“A nation cannot claim stability when families cannot afford to live with dignity,” the bishops said.
The bishops also warned that many young people are unemployed and desperate.
They called on the government to create real opportunities for jobs and business.
Without income, they said, even cheap food is out of reach for many households.
They reminded leaders that development must be about more than figures and speeches.
It must be seen in the daily lives of citizens. “We want a country where people can work, earn, and feed their families without shame,” Archbishop Ole Sapit stated.
The church leaders also raised concern about the growing frustration among Kenyans.
They said anger and hopelessness could easily lead to unrest.
They urged the government to listen to the cries of the people before things get worse.
The bishops asked the government to look at the cost of fuel, housing, and other basic items, not only maize flour.
They added that true relief will only come when all essential goods and services are affordable.
For now, many families continue to count coins at the shop, hoping to stretch their income from one day to the next.
The small drop in unga price may be good news, but it has not removed the deep pain of survival in today’s Kenya.
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