Kenya's chai lovers unhappy as cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
Kenya's dairy supply shortage is driving milk prices higher and prompting rationing among retailers, reflecting constrained domestic production capacity. The tightening supply affects both household consumption and the informal tea-sector value chain, which depends heavily on affordable milk. Persistent shortfalls could increase import pressure or incentivize expanded local dairy investment.
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