Brookside Dairy distributes US$1.97M payout to dairy farmers
The beneficiaries include individual dairy farmers, cooperative societies, and milk collection groups that achieved the agreed benchmarks for milk quality and delivery volumes during the review period.
KENYA – Brookside Dairy has distributed US$1.97 million (KES255 million) incentive payout to thousands of farmers across the country, for the period between December 1, 2025, and May 30, 2026, rewarding them for consistent milk deliveries as the industry intensifies efforts to enhance product quality and strengthen supply chains.
Brookside said the incentive programme seeks to promote best practices in dairy farming by encouraging producers to improve animal nutrition, enhance herd health and uphold high hygiene standards throughout milk production and handling.
The company’s General Manager for Milk Procurement, Emmanuel Kabaki, said the reward initiative, now in its seventh year, has played a key role in motivating farmers to invest in quality feed and improved on-farm sanitation, resulting in increased productivity and reduced milk rejection rates.
“Our reward scheme contributes to a safer and more competitive dairy sector in the region while ensuring consumers continue to access high-quality and nutritious dairy products. We are also supporting supply groups, including dairy cooperatives, to improve operational efficiency and maximise returns from raw milk sales,” Kabaki said in a statement.
Brookside noted that the programme remains an important tool in driving sustainable dairy production by reinforcing quality standards and boosting farmers’ earnings through improved milk handling and management practices.
This comes as Kenya’s dairy sector continues to expand, placing the country among the leading milk producers in the continent.
According to Principal Secretary, State Department for Livestock Development, Jonathan Mueke, Kenya is now Africa’s leading milk producer after milk output rose from 4.6 billion litres to 5.4 billion litres.
“Kenya is the highest producer of milk in Africa. We oscillate between Egypt and Kenya, and right now we are ahead, growing from 4.6 billion litres to 5.4 billion litres,” Mueke revealed during an interview with a local TV station.
Last year, the company also announced a cash reward of US$1.9 million (KES 257 million) to dairy farmers for meeting supply targets between 1st July and 30th November, 2025.
Recently, the company was awarded the Company of the Year – New Products Innovations Champion at the Africa Dairy Industry Awards 2026, held on 17th April 2026 alongside the Africa Dairy Innovation Summit.
The recognition highlights the company’s continued leadership in product development, market responsiveness, and innovation within Africa’s dairy sector.
Founded in Kenya and now one of the largest dairy processors in East and Central Africa, Brookside Dairy has built a strong reputation for delivering high-quality, diverse dairy products tailored to evolving consumer preferences.
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