Livestock Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke has revealed the government's plan to increase milk production in the country.
In a statement on Tuesday, Mueke relayed that the state department for livestock was exploring new technology to increase the odds of dairy cows delivering heifers by 90 per cent.
He made the announcement following a meeting with officials from ABS Global, an American breeding company discussing a potential partnership that will enable Kenyan farmers to access sexed semen at an affordable price. "In an effort to continue increasing milk production nationally, the State Department for Livestock is exploring advanced semen sexing technology, which, when used, will ensure dairy cows have a 90%+ probability of giving birth to a heifer, thus ensuring continuous growth of the dairy herd," PS Mueke stated.
A photo of Livestock Principal Secretary (left) during a meeting with ABS Global officials on Tuesday, January 28, 2025.
