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February 18, 2026
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Kenya commissions Ksh3B animal feed plant to boost milk production, livestock exports

Kenya commissions Ksh3B animal feed plant to boost milk production, livestock exports

Kenya has commissioned one of the largest animal feed manufacturing facilities in Africa in a move aimed at doubling national milk production, strengthening feed standards, and positioning the  country as a regional livestock powerhouse...

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Kenya has launched a Ksh 3 billion animal feed manufacturing facility in Athi River, aiming to double national milk production and boost livestock exports. The new De Heus Animal Nutrition factory is part of a broader strategy to transform Kenya's livestock economy through enhanced productivity and quality feed.

  • The plant has an annual production capacity of 240,000 metric tonnes and represents a Ksh 3 billion investment.
  • Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Sen. Mutahi Kagwe commissioned the facility, emphasizing its role in improving feed standards and protecting farmers.
  • The initiative aligns with Kenya's goal to increase annual milk production from 5.2 billion litres to 10 billion litres, and become a net exporter of live animals and meat, creating approximately 280 direct jobs.

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