This archive report was first published on 27 December 2019.
On December 27, 2019, the Kenyan government proposed a 16% duty on dairy products from Uganda to protect local farmers from increased competition.
Trade Principal Secretary Chris Kiptoo announced the plan after a visit to Uganda, where concerns from farmers had prompted the parliament to intervene.
The influx of cheap Ugandan milk has subjected local farmers to losses due to low prices, forcing processors to witness low sales, especially in western Kenya.
According to Dr. Kiptoo, the proposed duty aims to 'protect farmers from increased competition.'
The Kenyan government is also seeking Sh2 billion from the Treasury to mop up excess milk in the market and convert it into long-term products such as UHT and powder milk.
