Ugandan dairy industry reels from Kenyan ban
Saturday December 19 2020
Milk processing at a factory. The escalating trade dispute between Kenya and Uganda over milk exports, is just one of many facing all EAC partner states. PHOTO | FILE | NATION MEDIA GROUP
By GERALD ANDAE
Summary
After several complaints by Kenyan farmers over the influx of Ugandan milk, which had seen a litre touch the historic low of Sh17, the government reacted by confiscating thousands of tonnes of milk from Uganda and consequently stopping imports.
The move did not only cause an uproar in Uganda, but also saw hundreds of workers in Pearl Dairies, the makers of Lato Milk sent on leave with production at the firm cut to bare minimum.
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When Bright Rwamirama, the state minister for Animal Industry, presented tough guidelines for the reopening of livestock markets last month, they were greeted with some skepticism because they limited free movement of livestock.
The minister’s directive was mostly aimed at stemming the spread of Covid-19 among people as well as protecting cattle from the dreaded foot and mouth disease (FMD).
Hardly a month later, are the guidelines bearing fruit on top of providing Uganda with a huge export opportunity. According to Dr Anna Rose Ademun, the commissioner, Animal Health, the guidelines have had a telling effect.