Farmers in Kajiado County are encouraging Kenyans to adopt goat milk as an alternative dairy source as the country faces a milk supply crunch.

Goats require roughly three kilograms of feed per day, compared with fifteen kilograms for a cow, making goat dairy potentially cheaper for new producers.

Direct sales of goat milk from producers are priced at Ksh 120 per litre, offering a clear income opportunity for farmers willing to invest in dairy goats.

Preliminary reports indicate goat milk contains higher protein and calcium levels than cow milk, providing added nutritional benefits to consumers.

A recent spot‑check by Kenyans.co.ke showed retail milk prices ranging from Ksh 90 to Ksh 120 per litre in Nairobi, reflecting the broader shortage pressures.

The push for goat milk follows a government announcement that it is considering importing water buffaloes and camels to address the milk deficit, a proposal that has generated mixed public reactions.

Earlier, in January 2025, the government issued Gazette Notice No. 977 to introduce domesticated water buffaloes into Kenya’s food sector, though no specific buffalo‑milk programme was established.

Expanding dairy goat farming in Kajiado could diversify farmers’ income streams while increasing the variety of milk products available to Kenyan consumers.