Kagwe announces crackdown on milk hawking as govt unveils sweeping diary reforms
Kagwe said the reforms are aimed at transforming Kenya into a globally competitive dairy powerhouse while protecting farmers from unstable milk prices while creating jobs. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..
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The Kenyan government, led by Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe, is launching a comprehensive crackdown on unregulated milk hawking due to public health risks and its negative impact on the dairy industry.
- The government is distributing 230 milk coolers worth KSh1.4 billion nationwide to improve milk quality and reduce spoilage as part of sweeping dairy reforms.
- Key player: Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mutahi Kagwe and the Kenyan government.
- Notable detail: Reforms aim to boost milk quality, traceability, farmer earnings, and transform Kenya into a globally competitive dairy powerhouse.
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