Reached for comment, the Ministry of Livestock and Deadstock Opportunities dismissed the protests as premature, insisting that buffaloes had traditionally featured in matrimonial transactions.

Nyagenke embraced buffalo milk several centuries ago, when other kingdoms were still arguing with their cows about the future of dairy farming.

Wamuchomba, a prominent voice on agricultural matters in Parliament, said milk collection in her Githunguri constituency had fallen sharply from about 175,000 litres a day to 140,000 litres.

By Monica Nashon Four dairy cooperatives in Kisii County have received a boost following the rollout of milk coolers aimed at improving milk preservation, reducing losses and expanding access to formal markets. The initiative, supported by the national government, saw the delivery of the coolers with a capacity of 1,000 litres each, targeting about 1,200 […]

By Josiah Kariuki Nyamira County’s dairy sector received a major boost following the rollout of Phase II of the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). This saw the official handover of five milk coolers to farmer groups in a move expected to strengthen milk collection, reduce losses and improve farmer earnings. The exercise was led […]