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Entry date: Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Market: Kipkaren
County scope: Kakamega
Data up to: Thu, 09 Apr 2026
Insight: Low
Forecast: Low
Sweet potatoes Trend at Kipkaren
Market-aware analytics for the selected entry — trend and forecast use Kipkaren, while best buy/sell comparisons are limited to Kakamega County.
Average wholesale
Ksh42.00
At Kipkaren up to selected date
Average retail
Ksh76.00
Selected market average retail
Average spread
Ksh34.00
81.0% spread vs wholesale
Kipkaren Price Trend + Forecast
Solid lines = selected market history • dashed lines = 7-day forecast (Moving average)
Momentum: Stable
Condition: High margin
7-Day Forecast
Method: Moving average
| Day | Wholesale | Retail |
|---|---|---|
| D+1 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
| D+2 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
| D+3 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
| D+4 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
| D+5 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
| D+6 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
| D+7 | Ksh42.00 | Ksh76.00 |
Forecast is indicative only — it updates as new market prices arrive.
Recent Prices at Kipkaren
Latest 10 entries for this market up to the selected entry date
| Date | Market | County | Wholesale | Retail |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Thu, 09 Apr 2026 | Kipkaren | Kakamega | Ksh50.00 | Ksh100.00 |
| Sun, 05 Apr 2026 | Kipkaren | Kakamega | Ksh50.00 | Ksh90.00 |
| Thu, 02 Apr 2026 | Kipkaren | Kakamega | Ksh50.00 | Ksh100.00 |
| Thu, 05 Dec 2024 | Kipkaren | Kakamega | Ksh30.00 | Ksh40.00 |
| Thu, 28 Nov 2024 | Kipkaren | Kakamega | Ksh30.00 | Ksh50.00 |
Featured sellers
Products related to today’s market activity
Active boosted listings appear first. If slots remain, related Sweet potatoes products and latest marketplace items fill the section.
Boosted
Improved Kienyeji Chicken
Price
KES 900
per piece
Kenbro improved kienyeji on sale. Multiple birds above 2kilos dead weight...
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Latest
Latest
Latest
SP
sweet potatoes
Price
KES 3000
per 90 kg bag
sweet potatoes available in kitale town an mumias town fresh from the farm
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AI Analyst Brief
Selected market signals + Kakamega market rankings • 14 days up to selected entry
Market is Stable
At Kipkaren, retail prices are Stable with an average spread of 81.0% between retail and wholesale.
Stable
High margin
Recommendation
Watch the next 2–3 updates at this market before making bulk decisions.
- If you’re selling, focus on quality and reliable supply.
- If you’re buying, compare nearby markets in the county and negotiate early.
Best Markets to Buy (Lower retail)
Based on average retail in Kakamega County during the 14 days ending on the selected entry date (min 3 samples).
Kipkaren
Avg W: Ksh50.00
Avg R: Ksh96.67
Spread: Ksh46.67
Vol: Ksh4.71
Best Markets to Sell (Higher retail)
Based on average retail in Kakamega County during the 14 days ending on the selected entry date.
Kipkaren
Avg W: Ksh50.00
Avg R: Ksh96.67
Spread: Ksh46.67
Vol: Ksh4.71
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Best market ranking uses 14 days ending on the selected entry date.
Notes
Logic
Trend & Forecast use entries from Kipkaren only.
Best Buy/Sell ranks markets inside Kakamega County by average retail price (last 14 days ending on selected entry date).
Volatility is the stddev of retail prices in that window.
Forecast uses Moving average and should be treated as indicative.