Nyandarua Senator John Methu has alleged that the ongoing milk shortage in the country could be linked to a plan to privatize New KCC, claiming the situation may be part of efforts to prepare the state-owned dairy processor for sale.
Speaking during a television interview on October 11, Methu questioned the circumstances behind the shortage, saying Kenyans should pay close attention to developments in the dairy sector and the future of New KCC.
The senator claimed there was a need for greater transparency on issues affecting milk supply, arguing that the public deserves to know whether there are plans that could alter the ownership of the processor.
Methu’s remarks come amid increasing concern among consumers over access to milk and the rising cost of dairy products in various parts of the country.
He maintained that New KCC remains a key institution in the dairy industry and plays an important role in supporting farmers by providing a market for their produce.
Milk Shortage Under Spotlight
Methu said the milk shortage should not be viewed as an isolated issue, insisting that the sector must answer questions about what is happening.
“There is a milk shortage in the country, but Kenyans need to look deeper and ask what is really happening at New KCC,” Methu stated.
According to the senator, New KCC is a strategic national asset, and both farmers and consumers should care about its future.
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He claimed there could be interests pushing for changes at the processor and urged Kenyans to pay close attention to developments involving the company.
Methu argued that dairy farmers have relied on New KCC for years and any move affecting the processor would have far-reaching consequences for the industry.
The lawmaker said discussions touching on the company should be conducted openly and with the involvement of all stakeholders.
He further called for clarity on the factors contributing to the milk shortage, saying Kenyans deserve clear answers on issues affecting a commodity consumed in many households.
The senator maintained that transparency would be critical in addressing concerns being raised by both consumers and dairy farmers.
“We cannot sit back and watch a strategic institution like New KCC being taken away from farmers through the back door,” he said.
Concerns Over New KCC
Methu said New KCC has historically played a major role in stabilizing the dairy sector and supporting producers across the country.
He noted that many farmers depend on the processor and expressed concern about any developments that could affect its operations.
The senator reiterated his claim that the shortage may be connected to a broader agenda involving the processor, adding that the matter should attract public attention.
Methu urged the government to provide information on the current state of milk supply and address concerns relating to the future of New KCC.
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He maintained that any decisions involving the state-owned processor should be subjected to public scrutiny and stakeholder engagement.
The lawmaker also insisted on the importance of protecting institutions that support local farmers and contribute to the country’s food security.
Methu insisted that Kenyans should remain vigilant and seek answers regarding both the milk shortage and any plans that could affect the future of the processor, saying the livelihoods of thousands of dairy farmers are tied to the industry.
The government has consistently blamed the shortage on drought, reduced pasture, and a shortage of animal feed, rejecting suggestions that privatization plans are linked to it.
On October 9, 2026, President William Ruto said the country was experiencing a milk shortage due to drought and announced plans to explore improved camel breeds and buffalo farming to increase milk production and diversify milk sources.
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