Kenyans at anytime soon maybe subjected to an increase in the price of purchasing of milk.
Most Kenyans will with no doubt raise their complains for this increase which will be in no doubt an act of starving a Citizen who earns a dollar daily.
But why the increase of prices?
The ministry and the state is drafting additional levies to farmers and milk processors. This move is meant to increase the production cost thus forcing the milk processors to increase the price.
The processors, who will be holding a meeting this week to discuss the way forward, said most of the regulations formulated by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) are aimed at increasing the cost of production.
The chairperson of the Kenya Dairy Processors Association (KDPA) Nixon Sigey says that the regulations will make Kenya’s products uncompetitive in the region.
The processors, who will be holding a meeting this week to discuss the way forward, said most of the regulations formulated by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) are aimed at increasing the cost of production.
The chairperson of the Kenya Dairy Processors Association (KDPA) Nixon Sigey says that the regulations will make Kenya’s products uncompetitive in the region.
KDB managing director Margaret Kibogy, however, says there is no need for alarm given that most of the issues will be addressed, pointing out that the regulations target better future for the dairy sector.
“We are still consulting on the regulations and we shall make necessary amendments in regard to stakeholders’ views,” said Ms Kibogy.