{
  "id": 4882866,
  "title": "Milk deliveries fall 3.7% as dry, cold weather triggers supply squeeze",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/milk-deliveries-fall-3-7-as-dry-cold-weather-triggers-supply-squeeze",
  "topic": "business",
  "section": "Business",
  "published": "2026-09-01T15:29:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Capital Business",
    "slug": "capital-business",
    "url": "https://capitalfm.africa/milk-deliveries-fall-3-7-as-dry-cold-weather-triggers-supply-squeeze/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "NAIROBI, Kenya - Milk deliveries to processors have decreased by 3.7% due to dry and cold weather affecting production in major dairy-producing regions, leading to temporary supply shortages, the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) reported on September 1. Formal milk deliveries declined from 84.4 million litres in June to 81.3 million litres in July, with expectations of a further reduction in August. Retail milk prices have remained stable, with some regions experiencing minor price increases due to supply constraints. Pasteurised milk has been most impacted, while long-life milk varieties remain relatively accessible. The KDB reassured the public and industry stakeholders that milk remains available in the market, attributing the supply pressures to seasonal production conditions, particularly dry and cold weather in key dairy-producing areas. The organization anticipates an improvement in milk production following the October-November-December 2026 rainfall season, which is expected to enhance pasture and fodder availability and stimulate recovery in milk output. The government is taking steps to bolster production and enhance the resilience of the dairy value chain, including distributing milk coolers and subsidized sexed semen to support dairy herd improvement. The KDB continues to monitor milk production, processor deliveries, market availability, and retail prices as it collaborates with industry partners to maintain supply stability. The Board emphasized that the current supply constraints are temporary and forecast improvement as weather conditions improve.",
  "summary": "NAIROBI, Kenya, SEP 1-Milk deliveries to processors have fallen by 3.7 per cent as dry and cold weather hits production in key dairy-producing areas, triggering temporary supply constraints in parts…",
  "key_points": [
    "Milk deliveries to processors down 3.7% due to dry, cold weather",
    "Kenya Dairy Board expects recovery in milk production post October-November-December rains",
    "Retail milk prices stable despite supply constraints"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "Capital FM Kenya",
        "title": "Milk deliveries fall 3.7% as dry, cold weather triggers supply squeeze",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/01/milk-deliveries-fall-3-7-as-dry-cold-weather-triggers-supply-squeeze-4882896",
        "published": "2026-09-01T15:29:00.000Z"
      }
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}