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Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative receives Sh805,500 boost

Sacco ReviewOctober 8, 202604 mins

Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative has received fresh funding to strengthen its operations The support will improve milk collection, preservation and processing capacity The investment is expected to help farmers access better markets and improve incomes Ikalaasa Dairy Cooperative in Kibauni Ward, Machakos County, has received a Ksh805,500 boost to strengthen its operations and improve milk collection…

Murang’a dairy farmers turn to private buyers over delays

Sacco ReviewSeptember 25, 202605 mins

Dairy farmers are seeking more reliable markets as payment challenges persist Rising feed costs are adding pressure on farmers already struggling with milk prices Government measures are being proposed to support dairy production and farmer incomes Dairy farmers in Murang’a are abandoning cooperative societies for private milk buyers over prolonged payment delays and unstable prices,…

Meru dairy union records 28-fold growth in 13 years

Sacco ReviewAugust 18, 202604 mins

Meru dairy union grows 28-fold in just 13 years as farmer investment pays off. New Maziwa Millers plant set to boost milk processing and value addition. Union now targets higher farmer returns through innovation and expansion Meru Central Dairy Cooperative Union has recorded a 28-fold expansion in 13 years, highlighting cooperatives’ growing role in Kenya’s…

Government delivers milk coolers to Nandi dairy farmers

Sacco ReviewAugust 12, 202605 mins

Government has delivered five 2,000 litre milk coolers to Nandi dairy cooperatives. The coolers will reduce milk spoilage, improve quality and boost farmers’ earnings. Officials urged cooperatives to maintain the equipment and uphold hygiene standards. The State Department for Livestock Development has delivered five 2000 litre capacity milk coolers to farmers in Nandi, a move…

Nandi County joins Heifer International in rollout of dairy fodder project targeting 50,000 farmers

Sacco ReviewJune 12, 202605 mins

Tens of thousands of smallholder dairy farmers in Nandi County stand to benefit from improved feed access and higher milk yields following the launch of a major agriculture initiative backed by Heifer International. The County Government of Nandi has officially joined Heifer International in rolling out the Transforming Yield Through Feed and Fodder Access in…

CS Kagwe orders crackdown on milk hawking to safeguard consumers and strengthen dairy Sector

Sacco ReviewMay 20, 202605 mins

Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary (CS) Mutahi Kagwe has announced a nationwide crackdown on milk hawking, warning that the unregulated sale of raw milk poses serious public health risks and continues to undermine Kenya’s formal dairy industry. Speaking during the flagging off of bulk milk coolers for dairy cooperatives in Nairobi, Kagwe said the…

Uasin Gishu dairy cooperatives urged to digitize records to enhance accountability

Sacco ReviewNovember 2, 202504 mins

Uasin Gishu County Government has urged the leadership of dairy farmers’ cooperative societies to digitize farmers record to enhance accountability and foster confidence among their members. Speaking during the training involving Moiben Sub-County dairy cooperative leaders organised by Ketha Africa, County Director for Cooperatives, Drucilla Cherogony, underscored the importance of building trust among farmers through digitisation…