Nairobi, March 7 -- The volume of milk delivered to processors grew by 19.1 percent in January compared to a similar period last year due to improved weather that boosted production.

Fresh data from the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) shows formal processors accepted 74.57 million litres in January compared to 62.59 million litres in similar month last year.

It is, however, a slight decline against the 75.68 million litres in December, which was the highest since May 2021.

The average milk purchase has been elevated over the past six months due to increased output from farmers.

The sufficient rains recorded during the period starting in October boosted production and parts of the country continue to receive rainfall this month.

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