The situation is expected to improve once the October rains begin.
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State Department for Livestock Development Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke (centre) with Kenya Dairy Board Chairman Genesio Mugo (left) and Kenya Dairy Processors Association (KDPA) Chairman Kenneth Gitonga address journalists on the current milk supply situation in the country at Kilimo House, Nairobi, on September 3, 2026. Photo credit:
Lucy Wanjiru | Nation
The impact has been more pronounced on pasteurized fresh milk than long-life varieties, resulting in low stocks and rationing in…
Consumers settle for alternatives as popular milk brands disappear from supermarket shelves.
The question should not simply be how we increase milk production. It should be how we manage milk production throughout the year.
Fears are rife that unscrupulous traders are seeking to plug the gap by adulterating the product.
The most immediate challenge for farmers is the inconsistent and delayed availability of fertiliser.
The shortage brings into sharper focus the question of what alternatives exist for Kenyan consumers.
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