Training Of Kenya Dairy Board Inspectors On Prosecution
Time: 29th June 2015-29th July 2015
Venue: Kenya School of Government, Nairobi
Introduction:
Kenya Dairy Board inspectors undertook a one month training course in public
prosecution at the Kenya School of Government on improving the competence of
enforcement of the Dairy Industry Act. 336 of the laws of Kenya.
Brief status of the Kenyan Dairy Industry
Kenya has a vibrant dairy industry that plays an important economic and social role
in the lives of many Kenyans, ranging from farmers to processors, transporters, milk
traders and consumers. The population of the dairy herd is currently estimated at 3.5
million ( MoALF, 2013) while the annual milk production is approximately 5 billion
litres.The dairy industry employs approximately 1.3 million Kenyans ( directly and
indirectly) and contributes approximately 4.5% of the national Gross Domestic
Product.
Milk Marketing Characteristics;
Liberalization of the dairy industry in 1992 led to a drastic change in the marketing of
milk and milk products in Kenya. While the number of milk processors increased,
there emerged a strong informal milk marketing sector that rapidly overtook the
formal sector in terms of volumes of handled and marketed milk.
The informal milk market is faced by several challenges including poor milk handling
practices and low quality products.
Role of the Kenya Dairy Board
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Protect Public health interest by safeguarding consumers from poor quality,
unsafe and contaminated milk and milk products
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Ensure compliance to national, regional and international dairy standards and
regulations
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Creating a level playing ground amongst all stakeholders involved in milk
processing and marketing. Huge investments have been made by some
stakeholders but they are unable to capitalize on their investment due to
unfair competition from the informal sector. Only about 50% of the milk
processing capacity in the country is utilized.
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Promote domestic and export trade in milk and milk products
Training Objective:
A key function of Kenya Dairy Board is ensuring that quality and safety of milk and
milk products marketed in the Country are safe for consumption. To achieve this,
enforcement of the Dairy Industry Act Cap 336 is necessary especially in situations
where the health and safety of consumers is at stake.
About the training
The training equipped the Board inspectors with the requisite relevant knowledge
and skills to ensure effective regulation of the dairy industry.
Expected benefits
The Boards capacity to deliver quality services within the regulatory framework will
be enhanced as a result of the training. The Board will be able to manage the
informal milk marketing structures through support and surveillance as well as
ensuring a ready market of milk and milk products.
Participants:
NAME
1.KITUTO KITELE
2.MILDRED KOSGEI
3.HILLARY PACHO
4.SIMON SIKAWA
5.BERNARD SIMIYU
6.DAVID AKUNGU
7.SAMSON LIMO
8.CHARLES MWANIKI
9.GERALD MBURU
10.HELLEN MBUGUA
11.JOYCE NYAMWATHI
12.BARTHOLOMEO MUKANGA
STATION
KDB H/Q
KDB H/Q
KERICHO
NAKURU
ELDORET
KISII
BUNGOMA
NYERI
NAIROBI WEST
NAIROBI CENTRAL
THIKA
MOMBASA.
Course participants with one of their lecturers (3rd from left – front row)