Water Buffalo to Boost Kenya's Dairy Sector
Kenya explores water buffalo to power dairy revolution
Kenya is considering the introduction of domesticated water buffalo to boost its dairy sector. The move is inspired by India's successful dairy industry, which relies heavily on buffalo milk.
The water buffalo is a domesticated animal bred for milk, meat, and draught, and its milk carries about twice the fat of cow's milk, making it ideal for butter, ghee, and cheese.
Potential Benefits
- Increased milk production and diversified dairy products
- Job creation in collection, processing, packaging, and retail
- Revenue from hides, manure, and meat exports
The Kenyan government aims to establish a buffalo value chain that complements the existing dairy cow industry, widening consumer choice and providing processors with a richer raw material.
Source: KBC Digital. AI-assisted summary.
