The National Council of Churches of Kenya (NCCK) General Secretary Reverend Canon Peter Karanja, has called on the government to proactively engage and find solutions to challenges afflicting small-scale dairy farmers in the Country.
Canon Karanja pointed out that issues of low productivity, limited access to the market due to poor infrastructure in some areas, limited technical know-how and access to finance among others, require urgent attention. He said that such interventions will ensure small-scale dairy farmers reap maximum benefits.
He challenged farmers in the country to always seek innovative ways that put them on the cutting edge compared to other industry players. “In addition, I urge you to think of investing in generators, milk testing kits and handling equipment, insulated bulk tankers for milk transportation as a way of ensuring your milk delivery maintains its quality and always fresh,” said Canon Karanja.
Canon Karanja made the remarks in a speech read on his behalf by NCCK former Chairman Dr. Charles Kibicho, during the official launch of Grafco Value Chain Programme in Kinari, Limuru.
