Kenya is inspired by the Saudi grazing experience to develop its dairy sector

Written by Ziad Abdel Fattah:

Mousalia confirmed Modawadi، Prime Minister of Kenya, that its country seeks to benefit from leading international experiences in developing the agricultural sector, foremost among them the experience of the Saudi company «Almarai,» within the framework of its efforts to modernize the dairy sector's value chain, enhance food security, and create more job opportunities.

He explained that agriculture remains one of the main pillars of the Kenyan economy, emphasizing that strengthening partnerships across various value chain links is a key element to increase productivity, raise farmers' incomes, and achieve sustainable economic development.

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These statements came following a visit by Mudavadi to Almarai Company, on the sidelines of political consultations between Kenya and Saudi Arabia, where he learned about the company's experience, which is considered the largest vertically integrated dairy company in the world, producing more than 4.2 million liters of milk daily, relying on a herd of more than 170,000 Holstein Friesian cows.

He pointed out that the visit provided important insights into how innovation, technology, and integrated value chain management can transform a desert environment into a successful global agricultural production model, reflecting the importance of investing in modern technologies to achieve sustainable agricultural development.

The Kenyan Prime Minister praised the role played by Kenyan competencies within «Al Maraa», noting that the company employs more than 2,470 Kenyan citizens in administrative, technical, and operational positions, reflecting the efficiency of Kenyan human resources and their ability to compete in regional and international markets.

He affirmed that the experience reinforces Kenya's direction towards modernizing the dairy sector through investment in technology, skills development, and the improvement of production infrastructure, alongside expanding employment opportunities for Kenyan talent in foreign markets, thereby contributing to increased productivity, enhanced food security, greater exports, and economic growth.