Food prices in Nebbi town have risen following the eviction of street vendors by municipal authorities. The vendors had been operating in kiosks and makeshift structures within the town. The move has left many vendors struggling to make ends meet, while consumers, particularly low-income earners, say they are feeling the impact as affordable food options disappear. Some vendors have reportedly turned to farming after being pushed out of town following the enforcement of the trade order. Residents say the eviction has affected food accessibility and affordability, forcing many to move longer distances in search of cheaper meals. Jeremy Akenda, a resident of Nebbi town, said accessing affordable food has become difficult since the eviction. “The established places where we used to eat local food at Shs 3,000 have raised the price to Shs 5,000, and it is likely to go higher because the local eating joints are no longer in town,” Akenda said. Alice Giramiah, a food vendor along Arua Road in Nebbi municipality, said the eviction of kiosks in the town business centre has affected her business, noting that most of her customers were kiosk operators. She added that despite rising prices elsewhere, she has not increased her charges due to reduced customer turnout. “Before the eviction, I used to sell 5kg of meat daily, but after the eviction, I hardly sell 2kg because most of my customers are no longer available. Paying rent may become a problem in the coming months if things do not change,” Giramiah said. She noted that the impact of the evictions has been widespread, with some vendors reporting losses while others are still struggling to adapt to new trading spaces. Another vendor, Evelyn Acen, said prices have increased significantly since the eviction. She explained that before the enforcement, a plate of meat or fish cost Shs 5,000 while beans or greens went for Shs 2,000. These have since risen to Shs 7,000 and Shs 3,000 respectively. Although authorities say the eviction is part of efforts to restore order and improve sanitation, vendors argue they play a vital role in providing affordable meals and are appealing for alternative spaces to operate. The eviction of kiosks and makeshift structures in the central business district is intended to pave way for infrastructure development, including the installation of streetlights, walkways and drainage systems along the 33-kilometre Alwi–Nebbi town road currently under construction by China Railway 18 Bureau Group.The post Food prices rise in Nebbi after vendor evictions appeared first on The Observer.