Contribution of the Informal Milk Market to Nutrition in Kenya

By:
Cesar Revoredo-Giha ,Hasibi Zavala-Nacul​
Date:
2024
Resource type:
Blogs/news/opinion
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This study evaluates the role of Kenya’s informal milk market in enhancing nutrition and food security. Using the 2015–2016 Kenya Integrated Household Budget Survey, findings show that unpacked milk is the primary dairy product consumed, especially in rural areas, accounting for 72% of total milk consumption. The informal market supports dietary diversity and provides essential nutrients to low-income households. The study warns that banning the informal sector could harm food security and suggests regulatory reforms to integrate its benefits into formal systems.