Meru County Government has partnered with the Italian Agency for Development cooperation to improve the management and production systems in the dairy farming in the County, to boost the incomes for farmers in the sector through Maziwa Project.

The project targets 2400 dairy famers in five dairy cooperatives namely; Kiburine in Imenti North, Mikinduri in Tigania East, Ngusishi in Buuri and Mutuati Dairy Cooperative in Igembe North.

Speaking during the distribution of milk production and transportation equipment donated to farmers by the project at Ngusishi, CEC member in charge of Agriculture, Livestock and Fisheries, Mrs. Carol Mutiga noted that dairy value chain is a major area for development with a huge potential that could significantly contribute towards the economic development.

She said that the County Government is committed to support and empower the dairy famers in line with Governor Kiraitu’s vision to Make Meru Great.

She added that for the last two years milk production in the County has increased by 50% and the plan are underway to increase to higher percentage by 2022.

Kisima MCA Hon. Joy Karambu praised Governor Kiraitu Murungi for continuing to seek and working with partners from across the world to bring resources and development to the people of Meru County. Madam Joy said that she will continue working closely with the County Government to empower dairy farmers of Kisima, to produce more milk and expand the market.

Rose Wanyiri, Maziwa Project manager said that they aim to double the quality, quantity, improve capacity for processing and preservation to expand the market for the farmers in the County.

She pointed out that for the last few months milk production has increased in the areas that the project is being carried by out.

On her part, Ms. Gulia Dal Bello, Head of Missions at Institute for Peace Development and Innovations, IPSIA, thanked the County Government for the partnerships and promised full support from her organization, to ensure the Project success.
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