Date: 25th September 2026
Venue: KIE Grounds, Makueni
The dairy industry in Makueni County continues to grow as one of the region’s most promising agricultural value chains. To support this growth, farmers, cooperatives, agribusinesses, investors, researchers, policymakers, and technology providers will gather for the Makueni Dairy Summit 2026 on 25th September 2026 at KIE Grounds, Makueni.
The summit will provide a unique platform for knowledge sharing, networking, innovation, and business opportunities aimed at strengthening the dairy sector across Makueni and beyond.
Recent county initiatives – including partnerships to improve milk marketing, investments in dairy cooperatives, and programmes to improve breeding and productivity – highlight the increasing focus on developing a competitive dairy value chain in Makueni.
Why Attend the Makueni Dairy Summit?
Whether you are an experienced dairy farmer or just entering the industry, the summit offers practical insights and opportunities that can help grow your dairy enterprise.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
- Learn modern dairy farming techniques.
- Discover improved dairy breeds and breeding technologies.
- Explore climate-smart dairy farming practices.
- Understand animal nutrition and feed management.
- Learn disease prevention and livestock health management.
- Connect with dairy cooperatives and processors.
- Meet suppliers of dairy equipment and farm technologies.
- Network with investors and financial institutions.
- Explore value addition and milk processing opportunities.
Key Topics to be Discussed
The summit will feature discussions and presentations covering:
Dairy Productivity Improvement
Experts will share practical methods for increasing milk yields through better genetics, nutrition, and herd management.
Animal Health Management
Learn how effective disease prevention, vaccination programmes, and veterinary services improve productivity and profitability.
Dairy Value Addition
Explore opportunities in yoghurt, cheese, fermented milk, butter, and other dairy products that can increase farmer incomes.
Market Access
Discover strategies for connecting farmers to reliable milk buyers, processors, and premium markets.
Climate-Smart Dairy Farming
Understand sustainable farming practices that help farmers remain productive despite changing weather patterns.
Digital Agriculture
Learn how technology is transforming dairy farming through digital record keeping, farm management systems, milk traceability, and smart livestock monitoring.
Who Should Attend?
The Makueni Dairy Summit is ideal for:
- Dairy farmers
- Farmer groups and cooperatives
- Milk processors
- Agricultural extension officers
- Veterinarians
- Livestock officers
- Agribusiness entrepreneurs
- Agricultural students
- Researchers
- Financial institutions
- Input suppliers
- Government agencies
- Development partners
- Investors
Exhibition Opportunities
The summit will also feature an exhibition where organisations and businesses can showcase:
- Dairy equipment
- Animal feeds
- Veterinary products
- Milking machines
- Cooling equipment
- Farm technologies
- Financial services
- Agricultural innovations
- Digital farming solutions
The exhibition provides an excellent opportunity to reach hundreds of dairy stakeholders in one location.
Benefits of Participating
Attending the Makueni Dairy Summit will enable participants to:
- Gain practical knowledge from industry experts.
- Build valuable business networks.
- Discover innovative dairy technologies.
- Learn profitable dairy farming practices.
- Identify new market opportunities.
- Meet potential business partners and investors.
- Stay informed on current trends in the dairy industry.
Join the Future of Dairy Farming
The Makueni Dairy Summit 2026 promises to be one of the region’s leading agricultural events, bringing together stakeholders committed to transforming the dairy sector through innovation, collaboration, and sustainable farming practices.
Whether your goal is to increase milk production, improve farm profitability, adopt modern technologies, or expand your market reach, this summit offers valuable insights and opportunities to help you succeed.
Mark your calendar and join us on 25th September 2026 at KIE Grounds, Makueni, for a day dedicated to advancing the future of dairy farming.
