This archive report was first published on 3 September 2019.
On Sunday, County Director of Livestock David Mukabane announced that a dairy trade agreement between Kericho and Busia counties is in the offing. The agreement aims to bridge a gap of 32 million litres of milk per year, as Busia county consumes more than 60 million litres annually.
Currently, Uganda and Nandi are the main sources of milk used by residents of Busia. However, with the new agreement, dairy farmers from Kericho will supply milk to the county, ensuring a sufficient milk supply for residents.
Busia and Kericho counties are members of the Lake Region Economic Bloc (LREB). The planned trade partnership will promote trade between the two counties, according to Kericho Governor Paul Chepkwony.
During a meeting at St Peter Kaliwa Parish Catholic Church, Chepkwony stated that a Memorandum of Understanding between his county and Busia has waived tax on traders from the two devolved units.
“The planned trade partnership with Busia County will go a long way in promoting trade between the two counties,” Chepkwony said.
Busia County Governor Sospeter Ojaamong was also present at the meeting.
Published on September 3, 2019
