Kenya Dairy Board (KDB) has been called upon to sensitise members of the public about the regulations in force on milk handling before enforcing arrests for violators.
This follows recent arrests and prosecution conducted by KDB in conjunction with local administration on milk vendors violating the regulations in Loitoktok.
While addressing a public meeting in Loitoktok town during the launch of Loitoktok Dairy mini plant, Kajiado Governor, Joseph Ole Lenku however emphasised the importance of adherence to the milk regulations which are intended to ensure safety of milk and health of the users.
Ole Lenku however said his government supports the initiative of regulating handling of milk to ensure safety for consumers.
Governor Ole Lenku appreciated the Loitoktok Dairy Cooperative Society for being a pace setter in value addition of agricultural produce, adding that this is the way to go in farming.
He further said the cooperative has aligned with national government’s goal in its programme of national liv
estock value chain targeting milk, meat and hides and skins.
The county boss highlighted that in order to fast track quality production, his government has embarked on moderated pastoralism, a programme aimed at improving quality of cows for milk and meat production.
He pledged his continued support to cooperative societies through facilitating trainings as well as provision of necessary financial and infrastructural support to enhance production.
Ole Lenku further noted that the county government will continue connecting the cooperatives with donors and opportunities through its agriculture affiliated programmes.
Loitoktok Deputy County Commissioner, Antony Maina challenged the local community to consider improving the quality of their animals through moderated pastoralism to improve the quality and quantity of milk and meat.
The DCC also noted that by reducing the number of animals it will also help them to be left with manageable herds of livestock even when a dry spell strikes.
Source: Kenya News A
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