Farmers in Nyandarua County Wednesday received nine milk coolers as part of the government’s intensified efforts to reduce milk wastage and improve earnings through quality preservation and access to better markets.
Speaking during the issuance event, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Livestock Development, Mr. Jonathan Mueke, said the coolers, with a total storage capacity of 32,000 litres will enhance the efficiency of the dairy value chain by ensuring milk is properly stored before transportation.
Mr. Mueke noted that the intervention is part of the government’s broader agenda to empower dairy farmers and strengthen cooperative societies nationwide.
He noted that they were working closely with counties to ensure that milk produced by farmers does not go to waste noting that proper storage ensures that farmers can sell their milk collectively, negotiate better prices, and even access external markets.
The PS further urged farmers to adopt best livestock management and breeding practices, emphasizing that the government is pursuing opportunities to export dairy products to regional and international markets.
He noted that the initiative aligns with the national government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), which prioritizes the agricultural sector as a key driver of economic growth and rural empowerment.
The PS, at the same time, saw the issuance of 3000 chicks to several farmer groups in the county.
By Antony Mwangi
