Kenya's chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Summary
Kenya is facing a shortage of fresh milk, which is causing problems for people who enjoy drinking chai tea with milk several times a day. The shortage is mainly due to drought that has reduced grass for cows and increased costs for animal feed, leading to lower milk production and supply in stores.Key Facts
- Kenyans commonly drink chai tea made with lots of milk, often multiple times a day.
- Milk supplies in supermarkets are low, and prices have gone up, with limits on how much customers can buy.
- The drought has reduced pasture land, lowering milk production and deliveries to processors.
- Formal milk deliveries dropped from 84.4 million liters in June to 81.3 million liters in July, with a further decline expected in August.
- The cost of animal feed has increased by 45%, adding pressure on farmers.
- The Consumer Federation of Kenya says the shortage could have been less severe if surplus milk had been turned into powder and stored for dry seasons.
- The dairy board and milk processors are being urged to support farmers and monitor prices to prevent overcharging.
- Kenya is one of Africa’s top milk producers, with high milk consumption especially in urban areas.
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