David Ndii explains rising milk demand as affordable housing workers emerge as major consumers

Economist David Ndii has dismissed concerns about a milk shortage in Kenya, saying demand has risen as more people consume milk including workers at affordable housing construction sites.

Ndii said the country was not facing a shortage but was experiencing higher demand. He pointed to construction workers as one group contributing to the increase.

We don’t have a milk shortage the demand has simply gone up Ndii said.

He explained that construction companies provide milk to their workers with crates delivered to affordable housing projects.

If you visit any of our Affordable Housing sites you will find a lot of crates of milk he said adding that companies supply it to workers.

His remarks have drawn attention to the link between construction projects and changing consumption patterns. The affordable housing programme has created jobs for Kenyans building homes.

Ndii’s comments also focus attention on how dairy farmers and suppliers can respond. Higher consumption could create opportunities for producers while putting pressure on supply.

The key question is whether milk production and distribution can keep pace with demand.

His explanation offers a different view of concerns about milk availability directing attention to consumers and the amount they are using.

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