In the latest review, a half-litre packet of milk will now cost Sh46 from Sh43 previously.
This marks the first major rise in cost since 2018 and sets stage for other processors to follow suit.
The shortage has seen milk deliveries to processors drop by 40 per cent.
Consumers will start paying more for milk starting this week following a decision by New KCC to adjust upwards the price of some of their products, as the processor responds to declining volumes and higher payment to farmers.
In the latest review, a half-litre packet of milk will now cost Sh46 from Sh43 previously, marking the first major rise in cost since 2018 and setting stage for other processors to follow suit.
