Milk farmers' fortunes are set to turn around after President Uhuru Kenyatta directed that the national Treasury releases Sh1 billion to the sector. Addressing the nation on Tuesday from State House, Mombasa, the President said milk farmers are receiving low prices for their milk. Uhuru directed Treasury to release Sh500 million to the new KCC. The money, Uhuru said, will be used to purchase excess milk from farmers and convert it into powder. He also directed the National Treasury to release Sh575 million to new KCC for the two milk plants located in the Mt Kenya region.

Source: The Star January 14, 2020 13:07 UTC