DAR ES SALAAM, Sept. 2 -- DAR ES SALAAM residents are benefiting from a 50 per cent drop in wholesale pea prices, making this essential staple more affordable and easing the strain on household budgets.

The price has sharply fallen to 5,000/- per kilogramme from 10,000/- just a month ago, reflecting significant market adjustments observed at Kigogo Sambusa Market in Kinondoni District.

Kigogo Sambusa Market Chairman, Mr Edson Mwitula, attributed the significant price drop mainly to seasonal harvest variations, noting that this seasons abundant pea yields from many farmers have substantially increased supply and eased market pressures.

“This surge in supply has flooded the market, eased shortages and driven prices down, ultimately...