Kenya Unveils Ambitious Plan to Double Dairy Exports Within Five Years
Source: The DairyNews
The Kenyan government launched a strategic five-year plan aimed at significantly boosting the country’s dairy exports.
During a press briefing in Nairobi, Jonathan Mueke, the principal secretary of the Kenyan Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development, outlined the new strategy, which targets to propel revenues from dairy exports to beyond the 5 billion shillings (approximately 39 million U.S. dollars) achieved in 2023.
Mueke highlighted that the plan is geared towards leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to access new markets, particularly in countries such as Zimbabwe and West African nations, which are net importers of dairy products. According to ministry data, Kenya produced 5.2 billion liters of milk in 2023, with aspirations to increase this figure to 10 billion liters by 2030.
The strategic plan includes the establishment of specialized dairy export processing zones, which are expected to bolster the country's milk exports by an additional 200 million liters annually. This initiative underscores Kenya's broader economic strategy to strengthen its position in the global dairy market.
Margaret Kibogy, managing director of the state-owned Kenya Dairy Board, explained that the strategic blueprint also aims to enhance dairy production capacity at the farm level. It promotes improved animal husbandry practices among farmers, positioning them to contribute significantly to the national export targets.
This ambitious export strategy reflects Kenya's commitment to expanding its agricultural sector and enhancing economic growth through increased international trade in dairy products. As the plan unfolds, it promises to transform Kenya into a key player in the global dairy industry while fostering economic development at home.
Mueke highlighted that the plan is geared towards leveraging the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) to access new markets, particularly in countries such as Zimbabwe and West African nations, which are net importers of dairy products. According to ministry data, Kenya produced 5.2 billion liters of milk in 2023, with aspirations to increase this figure to 10 billion liters by 2030.
The strategic plan includes the establishment of specialized dairy export processing zones, which are expected to bolster the country's milk exports by an additional 200 million liters annually. This initiative underscores Kenya's broader economic strategy to strengthen its position in the global dairy market.
Margaret Kibogy, managing director of the state-owned Kenya Dairy Board, explained that the strategic blueprint also aims to enhance dairy production capacity at the farm level. It promotes improved animal husbandry practices among farmers, positioning them to contribute significantly to the national export targets.
This ambitious export strategy reflects Kenya's commitment to expanding its agricultural sector and enhancing economic growth through increased international trade in dairy products. As the plan unfolds, it promises to transform Kenya into a key player in the global dairy industry while fostering economic development at home.
