Traders in Busia county are handling more Ugandan milk and eggs after the prices of local commodities increased. A spot check by the Star between Thursday and Monday showed that most processed milk and eggs sold in Busia’s major outlets are sourced from Uganda. A 500ml packet of fresh milk processed locally currently retails at Sh 60 in Busia, Sh10 more than what shop owners charge for milk from Uganda. Kenyan traders along the border usually capitalise on the Ugandan market whenever there is a reduction in the supply of consumable products in Kenya. An egg supplied by Kenyan traders retailed at Sh15 up from Sh12 before the end of March imports from Uganda sold at Sh10.

Source: The Star April 17, 2019 01:52 UTC