Kenya's chai tea lovers are not happy as the nation's cows run dry
Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
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""Where has the milk gone?""
— Muthoni Macharia , Executive
""If they come in groups, and there's no milk tea, you see that's a loss for me.""
— Muthoni Macharia , Executive
"Despite the 'temporary supply constraint', milk continued to be available."
— William Maritim , Executive
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Supermarket shelves are emptying, sellers are rationing supplies and prices are rising.
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