Dairy farmers unable to maintain milk production during drought conditions, causing supply chain disruptions

Kenyan dairy farmers face severe milk supply shortages during drought periods when cattle cannot access adequate pasture and water, directly impacting tea vendors and consumers who depend on fresh milk for chai preparation. Current solutions like imported milk powder are expensive and don't meet quality expectations, while farmers lack real-time tools to predict and manage herd health during water scarcity. This creates a critical gap between supply and demand that affects both livelihoods and daily consumer access to affordable chai.