MAKUENI-NEW KCC DEAL PROMISES BETTER MILK PRICES FOR DAIRY FARMERS

Makueni County has taken a major step towards transforming its dairy sector after Governor Mutula Kilonzo Jr. on Monday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (New KCC).

The partnership will guarantee dairy farmers a reliable market for their milk, while providing value addition, farmer training, improved breeding programmes, and up-to-date milk pricing information. The initiative aims to strengthen linkages between farmers and markets and unlock the county’s dairy value chain.

Speaking during the signing, New KCC Managing Director Joseph Malel Choge emphasized quality-based pricing, noting that milk from Makueni is expected to attract premium prices due to its superior quality and nutritional content.

The MoU is also expected to have a multi-sectoral impact on health, agriculture, finance, and education, including supplying nutritious milk to schools to improve learners’ health and nutrition.