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Milk shortage to persist for another month, Kenya Dairy Board warns
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Fusion42 · 12 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
Kenya is experiencing a persistent milk shortage expected to last another month due to drought and supply chain issues, leading to price increases and scarcity in supermarkets. Imports from neighboring Uganda have also become costlier, compounding the supply problem.
This Wire brief sits within Fusion42's coverage of Foodtech, and 2 sources have reported it between 5 Sep 2026 and 12 Sep 2026.
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You face a clear disruption in Kenya's milk supply that will drive costs up and limit availability for weeks. Securing alternative sourcing or advancing product innovation now can protect your margins as local supply tightens.
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2 sources · first reported 5 Sep 2026 · latest 12 Sep 2026
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