CAK publishes animal feed sector inquiry

The Competition Authority published an inquiry into the animal feed sector in Kenya. The inquiry found that poultry and dairy farmers in Kenya are paying up to 40% more for animal feed compared with other markets such as South Africa, Brazil and Malaysia,

According to the inquiry, this directly translates to higher prices for poultry, eggs, and dairy products, making these essential sources of protein unaffordable to many Kenyan households. The study recommends appropriate action against anti-competitive market conduct, continued monitoring of feed prices, and improvements in cross-border trade and regulations to ensure competitively priced feed inputs.

This work has benefitted from the support of CCRED and the Shamba Centre.

Further information about this inquiry is available:

• Commentary from CCRED and the Shamba Centre.

• Editorial in the Business Daily written by CAK and the Shamba Centre

• Editorial in Food Tank written by CAK and the Shamba Centre