Influence of COVID-19 Pandemic on Food Market Prices and Food Supply in Urban Markets in Nairobi, Kenya

The COVID-19 pandemic caused an unprecedented disruption of food systems worldwide, with most governments taking severe containment measures to curb the spread. This resulted in unpredicted negative impacts agri-food supply chains coupled price inflations. Ultimately, this affected security and urban livelihoods for households, who are dependent on markets supply. study examined implications prices commodities supplies conducted through structured interviews. A review secondary data was also show trends commodity over last 5 years. high inflation a decline sales volumes reported by traders (97%) decreases quantities. Changes consumption behaviour households consumers (75%), 65% experiencing reduced diversity at home. Households adopted varied coping mechanisms, including portions (52%), varieties (44%) skipping meals (32%). Market increased average margin 13.8% grains pulses observed cabbages (−30.8%) Irish potatoes (−19.4%). findings may inform policymakers additional future shock control protocols, whose actions would assure protection livelihoods.