Alarm as Milk Prices Nearly Double in Nairobi Amid Supply Shortages

The Kenya Dairy Board has described the shortage as temporary and seasonal, with the situation expected to ease as weather conditions improve...

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Milk prices in Kenya have nearly doubled in recent days due to a persistent shortage, with a 500ml packet now costing up to Ksh90 in Nairobi and other regions.

A 500ml packet of milk is selling for as much as Ksh90, with some areas like Pipeline seeing prices reach Ksh110 per litre.
The shortage is affecting consumers, milk ATM operators, and hotels, with supplies reportedly falling significantly.
Causes cited include dry weather, high feed costs, and reduced milk production, though the Kenya Dairy Board describes the situation as temporary.

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