Principal Secretary for Livestock Production, Jonathan Mueke speaking during the World Farmers' Organization Annual Meeting and General Assembly on Monday, June 8

Kenya overtakes Egypt as Africa’s top milk producer, says PS Mueke

Kenya has surpassed Egypt to become the largest producer of milk in Africa, according to Principal Secretary for Livestock Production Jonathan Mueke. Speaking in an interview with NTV, Mueke revealed that Kenya’s milk output has risen from 4.6 billion litres to 5.4 billion litres, placing the country ahead of Egypt in continental rankings. “We always…

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PS Jonathan Mweke flagging off Milk Coolers for Dairy farmers in Kisii and. Yamira counties-Photo|Courtesy

Relief for Kisii, Nyamira dairy farmers as gov’t delivers milk coolers in push to cut losses

Dairy farmers in Kisii and Nyamira counties have received a major boost after the government delivered four milk coolers, each with a capacity of 1,000 litres, to local cooperatives. The units, flagged off by Governor Paul Simba Arati, Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, and Broadcasting PS Stephen Isaboke, are expected to serve about 1,200 farmers…

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Members of the Cabinet during the meeting-Photo|Courtesy

Cabinet approves KSh9.7 billion livestock value chain project to revamp dairy and cereal sectors

The Cabinet has approved a KSh9.7 billion Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVSP), a new programme aimed at improving dairy productivity, reducing post-harvest losses, and increasing farmer incomes across the country. The project is funded by the Government of Kenya and supported by a tied-aid credit agreement from the Polish Government. According to the Ministry…

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