Kiambu Governor William Kabogo has pledged to help dairy farmers in the county market their produce both locally and internationally.
Speaking when he opened the Gatamaiyu and Kereita milk cooling plants in Lari Sub-County on Monday, Kabogo said the government was working on helping dairy farmers market their produce both locally and internationally.
Kabogo said the county is one of the big producers of milk adding that the government will ensure that farmers have access to markets.
“We are working on modalities that will see dairy farmers reap big from their work as we strive to promote development,” said Governor Kabogo.
The Kiambu governor also assured dairy farmers that his government will help them acquire modern technologies used in milk production.
He said with the advancement of technology, dairy farmers stand a chance to benefit more if they embrace technology.
The Kiambu governor who was accompanied by Kiambu County Agriculture and Livestock CeC Dr Monica Waiganjo and other leaders urged residents to embrace dairy farming.
He said the county has a favorable environment that supports dairy farming and agriculture in general.
"Kiambu is one of the counties that has favourable climate for dairy farming and residents should take advantage of the same to explore it," he said.
The milk coolers are expected to benefit over 3,000 dairy farmers in the region, with similar projects expected to be extended to other areas across Kiambu County.