Egg traders have defended the move to import eggs from neighbouring countries, citing insufficient supply of the commodity in the local market. He said the eggs are not cheap as perceived, but come with the assurance of constant supply, unlike in Kenya. “Even as farmers complain of an egg glut, the local market is still not able to meet the demand,” he told the Star. Wairimu Kariuki, the Kenya Poultry Farmers' Association national chair, confirmed the oversupply that has led to a decline in prices. With the free common market in East Africa, traders are able to buy and sell products to other countries.

Source: The Star February 26, 2019 21:33 UTC