Accompanied my colleague, Principal Secretary for Livestock Development, Hon. @jmueke, to Nyamira County, for the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) Phase 2, where we handed over 5 Milk Coolers to dairy farmer groups from Gesima, Kineni, Bonyasige, Kebirigo and Magwagwa. The Milk Coolers have a capacity of 1000L and will serve approximately 1,500 dairy farmers helping them aggregate 5,000 litres of milk every day. This equates to 1.825 million litres of milk, worth KSh 91.25 million, saved from post-harvest losses. Also present was Hon Stephen Mogaka, the MP for West Mugirango.

Dr. Idris Salim Dokota, Principal Secretary for the State Department for Cabinet Affairs in the Office of the Cabinet Prime Minister, presiding over the launch and distribution of two solar-powered milk coolers to dairy farmers in Hola Town, Tana River County. The initiative under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) is aimed at improving milk preservation, reducing post-harvest losses, and benefiting over 600 dairy farmers through better storage and value addition. Photo:Hassan Barisa

Today at Hola Stadium in Tana River County, I presided over the launch and distribution of two solar-powered milk coolers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP), a key initiative under the Government’s Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA). The project aims to improve milk preservation, reduce post-harvest losses, and increase incomes for dairy farmers and pastoralist communities. The initiative is expected to contribute to a 30% increase in household incomes among targeted dairy farming and pastoralist communities, directly benefiting more than 600 farmers in Tana River county through improved preservation, value addition, and expanded market access. The milk coolers will enable farmers to aggregate up to 2,000 litres of milk daily, valued at approximately KSh 98,000. Annually, this will save about 730,000 litres of milk worth KSh 35.8 million while also reducing energy costs through the use of solar power. I commended the partnership between the National Government, the County Government, and stakeholders in strengthening the dairy value chain. I also urged farmers to join cooperatives to improve value addition, market access, and productivity. I reiterated President William Ruto’s position that Government funding will prioritize productivity over consumption. I further highlighted ongoing programmes such as universal healthcare, MSME support, affordable housing, and last-mile connectivity aimed at improving livelihoods. Tana River County Commissioner Mr. Joseph Mwangi Wamuti addressed concerns over security, ongoing rains, and flooding in the region, urging residents to move to safer grounds. He also encouraged farmers to adopt modern farming methods and improved dairy breeds to boost milk production and quality. During the handover to Hola Milk Vendor and Delta Dairy Cooperative, I noted that bulk milk coolers are not just storage facilities, but economic empowerment hubs that create jobs, improve household incomes, support value addition, and strengthen Kenya’s dairy sector. In attendance were the Tana River County Commissioner, Chief Officer Livestock, fisheries and cooperative Development Kanchoru Golo, Deputy Sub county Administrator Sigal Dido, alongside other county and government officials.

Join us tomorrow in Hola, Tana River County, for the official launch and distribution of bulk milk coolers to our local dairy cooperatives. This milestone is a key initiative under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP), a core BETA priority designed to transform livelihoods and contribute to a 30% increase in household income for targeted dairy farming and pastoralist communities by 2028. By distributing these state of the art milk coolers to cooperatives across 40 counties, the project directly aims to increase milk productivity and production, significantly reduce post-harvest losses, enhance milk value addition, and improve market participation and access. The project is being spearheaded by the State Department for Livestock Development in the Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development. Let's join hands and be part of this giant leap towards sustainable economic empowerment and agricultural transformation in Tana River County.

Earlier today in Kericho County, we distributed nine bulk milk coolers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). These solar-powered milk coolers are a direct investment in the dairy farmer—reducing post-harvest losses, preserving milk quality and enabling farmers to earn more from their milk. The exercise was graciously hosted by Kericho Governor H.E. Eric Mutai, nominated Senator Hon. Joyce Korir and the Senate Majority Leader Hon. Aaron Cheruiyot. It was attended by host MPs and MCAs, Bomet County MP Hon. Joyce Chepkoech Korir, fellow PS Aurelia Chepkirui Rono, other leaders and dairy farmers.

CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, PS Jonathan Mueke, and Governor Cecily Mbarire led the launch of 13 bulk milk coolers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) The Ministry leadership outlined the new measures to boost productivity, that is: Quality-based milk payments, Subsidized Artificial Insemination (AI) services, Livestock vaccination and animal feed programs. Implementation of these measures will transform dairy farming into a truly rewarding enterprise. With stronger cooperatives driving access to credit, training, and market linkages, Embu’s dairy dream is fast becoming a national example of collective action and progress. #DairyFarming #LivestockValueChainSupport

In Embu County, CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe, PS Jonathan Mueke, and Governor Cecily Mbarire teamed up to launch 13 bulk milk coolers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) — fulfilling President William Ruto’s promise to the people of Embu.

CS Sen. Mutahi Kagwe led the 69th Graduation Ceremony of the Dairy Training Institute whereby 435 students graduated. He congratulated the graduates, encouraging them to champion integrity, innovation, and discipline as they take on roles that will shape the future of Kenya’s livestock sector. Together with PS Mueke, they flagged off 13 bulk milk coolers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) — a BETA priority programme designed to enhance milk aggregation, curb post-harvest losses, and strengthen rural dairy enterprises. Later, the duo commissioned a solar-powered milk cooler at the Institute — a model of sustainable technology that seamlessly integrates solar and electric systems to support climate-resilient dairy production.

We continue transforming the dairy sector to enhance production and improve farmer incomes. This afternoon, I joined CS Hon. Mutahi Kagwe at the Dairy Training Institute, Naivasha, to deliver 15 bulk milk coolers worth KSh.114 million to Baringo and Nakuru Counties under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). The coolers will serve over 4,500 farmers and aggregate 29,000 litres of milk daily. We also commissioned a solar-powered milk cooler — a model of green innovation proving that Kenya’s dairy growth can be clean, smart, and sustainable.

Alongside PS Jonathan Mueke, they flagged off 13 bulk milk coolers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) — a BETA priority initiative enhancing milk aggregation, value addition, and rural incomes. #Livestockdevelopment

Later today, in Ol-Joro Orok Sub-County, Nyandarua, we delivered 9 milk coolers to farmers under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). These coolers, worth over KSh 70 million, will serve more than 2,700 dairy farmers, helping them aggregate up to 32,000 litres of milk daily — a major boost for Nyandarua’s dairy sector. We also delivered over 3,000 chicks to groups, empowering them to venture into poultry farming and improve their livelihoods.

PS Jonathan Mueke joined H.E. President William Ruto at Baringo Secondary School, Kuresoi North for the launch of the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation & Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP) — a key step in restoring the Mau Forest, enhancing climate resilience, and empowering communities through sustainable agriculture. Through the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP), the State Department for Livestock Development issued two bulk milk coolers worth KSh. 13M to local farmer cooperatives, benefiting 300 farmers who will now aggregate 4,000L of milk daily — valued at KSh. 65.7M annually. The LVCSP, a BETA priority project, targets a 30% rise in household incomes by 2028 through improved milk productivity, reduced post-harvest losses, value addition, and better market access. In FY 2025/26, the project received KSh. 280M, with KSh. 278M for procuring 230 bulk milk coolers — 93 delivered, 11 launched, boosting chilling capacity by 475,000L daily.

PS Mueke joined H.E. President William Ruto in launching the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation & Livelihood Improvement Programme (MFC-ICLIP) at Kuresoi North, Nakuru County. Through the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP), two bulk milk coolers were issued.

Joined H.E. President William Samoei Ruto, fellow leaders and the people of Nakuru for the unveiling of the Mau Forest Complex Integrated Conservation and Livelihood Improvement Programme — part of the government’s ambitious plan to plant 15 billion trees in the next 10 years, and a journey to restore the Mau Forest Complex. We also flagged off two bulk milk coolers for farmers in Kuresoi under the Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP). The coolers, worth KSh. 13 million, will serve over 300 farmers in Milkwen and Soitaran Cooperative Societies, helping them aggregate and preserve up to 4,000 litres of milk daily. This initiative reflects our commitment at the State Department for Livestock Development to enhance milk production, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve farmer incomes across the region.

"Through Livestock Value Chain Support Project (LVCSP) government is delivering, installing, testing and commissioning of bulk milk coolers and accessories that will benefit 46 Counties." - Jonathan Mueke #KBCniYetu^EM

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Abbie Barbir @identityman1 speaking for OASIS Lightweight Verifiable Credential Schema and Process (LVCSP) TC “The DID community needs something like FIDO” because “DID methods are a big mess”. #Authenticate2023

OASIS Open に the Lightweight Verifiable Credential Schema and Process (LVCSP) TC といいうのができたらしい。

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