By: John Kariuki
The strategic plan for the Kenya Dairy Board has been developed in cognizance of its mandate as stipulated in the Dairy Industry Cap 336, Kenya’s Vision 2030 and its attendant Fourth Medium Term Plan (MTP IV), the Bottom-up Economic Transformation agenda 9BETA), Africa’s 2063 aspirations, sustainable development goals, and other prevailing legal and policy documents.
The implementation of this strategic plan is based on stakeholders’ participation, good governance and a professional approach to institutional management. The Board’s mission which is “to facilitate a sustainable dairy industry that meets stakeholders’ expectations and the core values of Professionalism, Integrity, Innovation, Customer Focus, equity and environmental consciousness underpin its vision of “A globally competitive dairy industry.”
During the plan period, the Board will focus on five key result areas: dairy industry compliance, dairy production and value addition, market access, sustainability of the dairy industry and institutional capacity. These will be actioned through the following strategic objectives: To create an enabling policy and regulatory environment for the dairy industry, to enforce quality and safety requirements of dairy produce, to achieve 20% annual growth in production and value addition in the dairy industry, Grow exports by 200 million liquid milk equivalents annually, grow consumption of dairy products by 10% annually.
Agriculture Cabinet Secretary Mithika Linturi, in a statement read on his behalf by Principal Secretary Jonathan Mueke, noted:
“The Kenya Dairy Board’s Strategic plan outlines the roadmap for the next five years, it is designed to enhance its competitiveness, sustainability and resilience of the Dairy industry. The dairy sector is not just a vital component of our Agricultural economy; it is also a cornerstone of our food security nutrition efforts. As we move forward, it is imperative that we embrace sustainable practices that not only increase productivity but also ensures the well-beings of our farmers, and the quality of our dairy products. This strategic plan with its clear objectives and actionable goals is a testament to our collective commitment to excellence in dairy production, processing and marketing.”
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