# Kenya’s milk shortage leaves chai lovers facing rationing and rising prices

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- BBC News, 2026-09-04 00:28 UTC
- Society
- Original: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgqd9ldegjqo?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss

> A milk shortage in Kenya is leaving supermarket shelves nearly empty, with retailers raising prices and limiting purchases. The dairy regulator cites supply constraints and low stocks, while a consumer group links the decline to delayed seasonal rains, reduced grazing and a 45% rise in animal-feed costs. Restaurants say the shortage is hurting chai sales.