Nairobi, March 16 -- Livestock Principal Secretary Harry Kimtai has suspended the notice issued by the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) last week, banning the importation of powder milk.

In a letter to importers of the commodity, the PS allowed them to continue bringing in supplies, especially from the East African Community.

"Take note that importation of products under the East African Community (EAC) protocol refers to goods being imported from outside the East African Community, while goods traded within EAC are referred to as transfers," Mr Kimtai wrote in the letter dated March 14, 2023.

"The stoppage issued through Kenya Dairy Board letter . is hereby suspended to allow for the Dairy Industry (Import and Export) Regulations 2021 to apply...