Dairy farmers affiliated to the Murang’a County Creameries Union (MCCU) will enjoy an increased milk price of Sh 47 per litres, as part of the initiative to assist increased production of the commodity.
The latest adjustment of price from Sh 42 per litre in June to Sh.44 in July and now Sh47 in September, the county government says is part of the reform initiated by the union designed to assist farmers access better returns.
Governor Irungu Kang’ata said the reforms are aimed at improving the efficiency and financial performance of MCCU designed to ensure dairy farmers receive better returns from their produce.
“The increased farm-gate price by Sh 5 per litre in just two months is a clear demonstration that the reforms will bear fruits, and enable farmers to have access to their returns,” Kang’ata said in a notice.
Kang’ata observed that the county government was forced to implement measures designed to strengthen governance and accountability at the farmers union.
“We are focused on ensuring that farmers who supply larger volumes of milk have a greater voice in its management unlike before,” said the Governor.
Kang’ata outlined that changes effected in the union will encourage cooperatives to increase milk deliveries to MCCU, while promoting greater accountability in the management of resources.
He added that the union has also embarked on cost-cutting measures targeting utilities and other overhead expenses.
“The union is subleasing its milk-packing business to a strategic partner to reduce operational costs and allow it to concentrate on milk bulking and marketing.” said explained.
