Kenya has turned to Uganda to bridge a sharp milk deficit after local output tumbled, leaving retail shelves depleted and prices climbing across the country.

The supply squeeze stems primarily from severe environmental factors affecting key dairy belts across the country. Prolonged dry and cold weather spells have reduced pasture availability, putting intense pressure on fodder supplies.

According to data from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB), formal intake by dairy processors fell 3.7%—dropping from 84.4m liters in June to 81.3m liters in July, with preliminary August figures signaling further dips.

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