Milk processing plant to open in Garissa

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The Garissa county government will soon unveil a multi-million shilling milk processing plant that will process, package and brand the product for market.

County Executive member in charge of Industries, Commerce and co-operatives Hajir Mohamed Dahiye said the Sh40 million plant is at its final stage. The county will soon have its own brand of milk.

Garissa livestock officer Benson Munyao said the plant will produce 1,500 litres of camel milk a day and will buy raw milk from farmers.

Camel Milk Mini Dairy group member Haret Mashkok said the announcement will raise their hope and motivate them to produce more. He asked the county authorities to hasten the process.

Dahiye said the county will create job opportunities for the youth when the factory become fully operational.

The factory will produce yoghurt, fermented milk, fresh milk and others dairy products such as ghee.

Source: [DailyNation]