Nandi Governor Stephen Sang has made a major stride in his development plan after the Sh1.2 billion Kabiyet milk processing plant started operations.
The county, in partnership with the World Bank, has invested more than Sh1 billion in the project expected to immensely benefit dairy farmers and create jobs for residents.
Dairy farmers will now have a reliable market for their produce.
The county has carried out a test run of the ultra-high temperature (UHT) milk production line at the Kabiyet plant.
“We are proud of this achievement as we prepare to officially commission the project that will be a major turning point for the dairy sector in our region,” Sang said.
The UHT milk production line is set to revolutionise dairy farming by extending the shelf life of milk, reducing post-harvest losses and opening up new markets for local farmers.
The county says the development aligns perfectly with the governor’s vision of value addition, job creation and economic empowerment for Nandi residents.
Present during the commissioning was MCA Walter Teno, who lauded the project as a game changer for dairy farmers.
Also in attendance were the Nandi county technical team and directors of the Nandi Dairy Cooperative Union (NDCU), who expressed optimism about the plant’s potential to boost income and strengthen the dairy value chain.
With the UHT line now operational, Nandi is poised to become a leading milk producer in the region, supplying high-quality, long-life milk to local and international markets.
This move is expected to attract investors, create jobs and enhance food security, further solidifying Nandi’s reputation as the “dairy hub of Kenya”.
“The governor has remained focused on his development priorities for the region and as farmers, we praise his milestone achievement in the dairy sector,” farmer Walter Cheruiyot said.
