Kenya losing Sh250m weekly in livestock and meat exports on Iran war
CS Mbadi said the situation has triggered significant job losses...
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Kenya's livestock and meat exporters are suffering a significant financial blow, losing an estimated Sh250 million weekly due to disruptions linked to the conflict involving Iran.
- The total loss so far is approximately Sh1 billion, impacting exports to the crucial Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) market.
- Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi highlighted the issue, noting six licensed export slaughterhouses are operating at near-zero capacity.
- The conflict has led to livestock oversupply domestically, reduced farm-gate prices, and job losses across the value chain.
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