Semi-arid Elgeyo Marakwet County launches free milk programme for early childhood education programme
The initiative, which targets Early Childhood Development Education (ECDE) learners, is intended to improve child nutrition, improve school enrolment and enhance retention rates in education.
Arid and semi-arid Kajiado County in southern Kenya experiencing milk glut as to long rains season sets in
In Isinya, farmers reported that milk prices have dropped from Ksh70 per litre during the dry season to about Ksh50 due to oversupply and low demand. They noted that the current prices cannot even cover transport costs to the market, forcing some to dispose of milk or give it to dogs.
