In a major boost to Kenya’s dairy industry, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development Jonathan Mueke today flagged off a 5,000-litre milk cooler to the Ndarugu Dairy Farmers Co-operative Society in Kiambu County, as part of the government’s wider efforts to transform the sector through the Dairy Value Chain Support Programme (DVCSP).
The Kiambu handover is one of 230 planned under Phase II of the programme, which is designed to modernize milk handling, improve quality and hygiene, and connect smallholder farmers to broader, more profitable markets.
“These coolers are more than just machines. They are enablers of rural enterprise, drivers of value addition, and catalysts for job creation,” said PS Mueke. “By investing in such infrastructure, the government is laying the foundation for a stronger, more competitive dairy industry that can deliver real returns to our farmers.”
Mueke urged dairy cooperatives to adopt sustainable and transparent models of management to ensure the long-term benefits of the government’s intervention are fully realized.
He also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to equipping the livestock sector with tools that secure livelihoods, reduce post-harvest losses, and enhance food security nationwide.
“Together, we’re transforming Kenya’s dairy industry and strengthening national food security,” the PS emphasized.
The DVCSP initiative underscores Kenya’s broader agricultural reform agenda—one that leverages smart infrastructure to unlock the economic potential of rural communities and elevate the country’s food systems.
