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The rise of supermarket shopping in Kenya is increasing the risk of poor nutrition

The rise of supermarket shopping in Kenya is increasing the risk of poor nutrition

The middle class boom in many African cities has inevitably resulted in several life style changes but one is proving particularly dangerous. A rise in supermarket shopping—an offshoot of rapid urbanization—has resulted in locals eating higher amounts of processed food than fresh food typically found at traditional markets. But it’s a habit that could prove…