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Kagwe outlines new measures to boost dairy farmer incomes

Sacco ReviewSeptember 17, 202605 mins

Government outlines measures to cut dairy production costs New investments target milk losses, breeding and animal feed Farmers set to benefit from wider support across the dairy value chain The Government has rolled out a Ksh1.428 billion dairy investment plan targeting lower production costs, higher output and better incomes for farmers. Speaking before Parliament while…

KDB downplays milk shortage, warns against panic buying

Sacco ReviewSeptember 3, 202603 mins

KDB says the milk shortage is minimal and should not cause alarm. Panic buying is being blamed for milk stock outs on shelves. Consumers are urged to buy only what they need and avoid unpasteurised milk. Consumers have been urged against panic buying amid concerns over a milk shortage in the country. Kenya Dairy Board…

Kenya Dairy Board moves to calm fears over milk supply dip

Sacco ReviewSeptember 2, 202605 mins

Milk deliveries fall again, raising supply concerns. Dry weather hits pasture and milk production. KDB expects relief with the October to December rains. Formal milk deliveries to processors dropped 3.7 per cent between June and July 2026, the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has confirmed, as it moves to reassure consumers that current shortages are temporary…

Kenya Dairy Board, ILRI signs MoU to boost milk production

Sacco ReviewSeptember 18, 202507 mins

Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) and International Livestock Research Institute (ILRI) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at accelerating inclusive growth, innovation, and sustainability in the dairy sector. The MoU will provide a framework for cooperation to work from ‘farm to glass’ to improve dairy production, processing, and consumer awareness. Further, the partnership seeks…

Dairy co-operatives to earn less from milk levy

Sacco ReviewFebruary 21, 2020February 21, 202002 mins

The government has moved to protect farmers from low milk prices By Our Report Co-operative societies income is expected to dip as the Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has capped the amount they can deduct from farmers at Sh2 per litre. Some co-operatives are currently charging up to Sh3 a litre as administrative cost to the…