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Co-operatives drive growth of dairy sector

Farmers deliver milk to Brookside Sabatia Co-operative in Eldama Ravine, Baringo County. Large processors such as Brookside, New KCC and Daima have empowered co-operatives through timely payment for milk delivered. FILE PHOTO | NMG

By  Francis Mureithi

Correspondent

The once insignificant dairy co-operative movement, which was seen as a refuge for struggling smallholder farmers, has turned out to be the vehicle that has driven growth of the sub-sector.

According to estimates, at least five per cent of the national Gross Domestic Product (GDP) was generated from milk.

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