Organization of Dairy Farmers at The National Level

Dairy farmers in Kenya are becoming organized at the national level to create

a forum to lobby and advocate on issues affecting them at the national level.

At the moment, there are four major associations specific to dairy farmers at

the national and regional levels.

KDPA Launches a Generic Milk Promotion Campaign

KDPA Launches a Generic Milk Promotion Campaign

The Kenya Dairy Processors Association (KDPA), in collaboration with Kenya Dairy Board,

has launched a generic milk promotion campaign to create awareness on the health and

nutritional benefits of milk and milk products.

The campaign was officially launched at the Laico Grand Regency Hotel, Nairobi on 27^th June, 2012.

Formalization of the Informal Sector

The Kenya Dairy Board is working closely with the Dairy Traders Association (DTA)

to transform the informal sector by integrating good manufacturing practices in their

operations.

The informal sector constitutes the major channel of milk marketing in Kenya and

therefore commands serious attention as far as public health issues are concerned.

Local Dairy exports and imports

Kenya exports substantial quantities of milk and milk products to the region. Intra-regional trade in dairy products in the EAC has continued to gain momentum and benefits the Kenyan dairy industry. The main products exported are long life milk and powder milk.

Dairy imports have gone down over time as Kenya becomes increasingly more self- sufficient in milk and milk products. However specialized milk products are imported mainly from New Zealand and the E.U.

Promoting Milk Products Processing

Milk Products processing industries are encouraged to produce more products to respond to local and international demands for them.