Nakuru County produced 318 million liters of milk worth Kes 13.9 billion last year, and it is projected to hit the Kes 16 billion mark in three years.
During World Milk Day at Keringet KCSeeds Dairy Plant in Kuresoi South, Nakuru County Executive for Agriculture, Livestock, and Fisheries, Mr. Leonard Bor, said the devolved unit is the giant country's dairy sector.
“This performance is revolutionary; it’s enormous, and it’s driven by an estimated population of 466,800 heads of cattle, thus placing Nakuru as a giant in the dairy sector across the country.”
Bor highlighted the vital role milk plays in global nutrition and community livelihoods.
“It is projected that the county’s dairy industry is going to experience strategic growth, with an increase of 22 per cent in the value of raw milk production in the next three years, to surpass 16 billion shillings,” he said.
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Further, he said that World Milk Day was meant to demystify diverse happenings in the dairy sub-sector, even as it enlightens the masses on the crucial role played by milk in attaining healthy diets, sustainable food production, and prosperity at the community level.
“At least 120,212 families are directly involved in the entire process of dairy farming, supporting over 500,000 livelihoods in Nakuru County alone,” he said.
Over 40 exhibitors participated in Nakuru County World Milk Day, where they shared knowledge and showcased various innovations in dairy farming.
