Brookside Dairy pays US$14.64 M to Rift Valley farmers for 2024 milk deliveries

KENYA – Brookside Dairy, a dairy processing company based in Kenya, has paid farmers in the Central and Southern Rift Valley region Sh1.9 billion (US$14.64 million) for deliveries in 2024.

The payout represents a 29 per cent increase on 2023 earnings, reflecting the benefits of favourable weather and the adoption of better husbandry practices.

Narok County led the pack, with farmers receiving Sh1 billion (US$7.71 million) for raw milk sold to the processor, up from Sh680 million (US$5.25 million) in 2023.

Farmers in Nakuru received Sh854 million (US$6.59 million), up from Sh794 million (US$6.13 million) in 2023, while those in Kericho and Bomet counties earned a combined Sh69 million (US$531,000), an increase of nine per cent on the previous year.

Emmanuel Kabaki, Brookside’s General Manager for milk procurement, said the processor was committed to strengthening its partnerships with farmers through sustainable initiatives and investment in climate-resilient practices that ensure optimal milk production across seasons.

“Our commitment is to continue providing a guaranteed market for milk supplied by farmers and to make timely payment for it. This enables the dairy sub-sector to play its crucial role of turning the wheels of the economies of the rural areas,” he said.

Brookside Dairy rewards farmers with US$3.88M

Recently, the Kenyan dairy farmers contracted by Brookside Dairy received a significant financial boost following the processor’s announcement of a record cash reward payout amounting to Kes500 million (US$3.87 million).

This development was set to benefit individual farmers and dairy groups who have been part of Brookside’s milk supply programme over the period spanning July 1 to November 30, 2024.

According to Brookside’s General Manager for Milk Procurement, Emmanuel Kabaki, the payout reflects a 41%  increase compared to the earnings disbursed to farmers during a similar period last year.

Kabaki noted that the payout was part of the firm’s reward scheme aimed at incentivizing farmers who met agreed supply targets in terms of both quantity and quality.

Kabaki highlighted that the beneficiaries include contracted farmers who signed up for Brookside’s reward scheme and adhered to the raw milk supply requirements.

“We continue to reward farmers who meet their supply targets under this scheme as part of our commitment to supporting sustainable livelihoods and improving farm-level production,” he said.

Industry experts observe that the record payout underscores Brookside’s robust approach to strengthening its supply chain while fostering long-term relationships with dairy farmers.

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