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Muki Farmers Cooperative Society is dedicated to empowering farmers in Kenya through sustainable dairy farming practices. With a strong focus on providing integrated support services such as milk collection, training, farm inputs, artificial insemination (AI), credit, marketing services, and resource management, we ensure that our members thrive in a competitive agricultural sector.
Muki Farmers Cooperative Society began in the early 1990s when Kenya Creameries Cooperative (KCC) collapsed, and the liberalization of agricultural services prompted the need for organized milk marketing. By 1992, the society introduced a milk collection and marketing department, quickly gaining momentum and reaching an intake of 8,000 liters daily. Officially registered in 2001 under the Cooperative Societies Act 490 of Kenya, Muki Farmers Cooperative has grown substantially, now with over 22,000 registered members, and continues to support dairy production through integrated services.
Muki Farmers Cooperative (MFCS) is located in North Kinangop, in Nyandarua South Sub-County of Nyandarua County, Kenya. The Society was pioneered in 1991 with an initial membership of 26, led by a successful local businessman concerned about the increasing number of community members seeking soft loans. This initiative coincided with the liberalization and privatization of agricultural services and the collapse of the state-owned Kenya Creameries Cooperative (KCC).
In 1992, the leadership recognized dairy farming as a significant economic activity in the community and established a milk collection and marketing department. This venture quickly gained traction, bulking over 8,000 liters within the first days of operation. By 2000, members resolved to transform the department into a separate entity, leading to the official registration of Muki Farmers Cooperative Society in 2001 under the Cooperative Societies Act 490 of Kenya. The cooperative's mandate expanded to support dairy production and facilitate complementary services for dairy commercialization.
Currently, Muki Farmers Cooperative Society boasts over 22,000 registered members, with an average of 7,500 active participants. The society's daily milk supply averages 7.5 liters per farmer, surpassing the national average of 3-5 liters per day depending on the production system. The highest recorded daily milk intake reached 75,000 liters in 2016. All milk is marketed through Kinangop Dairy Limited (KDL), a subsidiary with the capacity to process over 200,000 liters per day.
Muki Farmers Cooperative Society Ltd is part of the Muki Group of Societies (MGS), which includes three other entities: Muki Investment Cooperative Society (MICS), Muki SACCO, and Kinangop Dairy Limited (KDL). Muki Investment Cooperative Society serves as the group's investment arm, while Muki SACCO provides financial services to Muki Farmers Cooperative Society members and the other subsidiaries. Kinangop Dairy Limited is a joint venture where Muki Farmers Cooperative Society, through Muki Investment Cooperative Society Ltd, holds shares alongside its members.
Members of Muki Farmers Cooperative constitute 80% of the membership, shareholding, and savings within Muki SACCO. Each subsidiary operates independently, led by a separate board of directors and management team, ensuring the cooperative's continued growth and commitment to supporting dairy farmers in the region.
To be the preferred cooperative society in the buying and marketing of milk nationally while offering fully integrated dairy support services.
To sustainably empower members to optimize milk production by providing competitive and timely payments, training, farm inputs, artificial insemination (AI), credit, marketing services, and prudent resource management.
Chairman
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Vice Chairman
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Secretary
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Treasurer
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Director
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Director
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General Manager
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At Muki Farmers Cooperative Society, we are committed to supporting our members with comprehensive services that improve milk production and quality. These services include milk collection, timely payments, training, farm inputs, artificial insemination (AI), credit, and expert marketing services.
Ensuring the efficient collection and marketing of your milk, guaranteeing competitive prices and timely payments.
Offering training on best practices in dairy farming, including herd management, breeding, and feeding techniques.
Providing AI services to improve milk production and breed quality, resulting in healthier and more productive cows.
Supplying quality farm inputs and equipment, including feeds, fertilizers, and tools to enhance dairy production.
Providing credit facilities to help you invest in modern dairy farming equipment and technologies.
Guiding farmers on how to manage their resources efficiently, including land, water, and financial assets.
Offering a wide range of animal feeds, veterinary products, seeds, and fertilizers to enhance livestock health and farm productivity.
Providing AI services to improve livestock quality, enhancing both milk production and overall herd health.
Offering free training on dairy production, feeding techniques, and effective farm management practices to help farmers optimize their operations.
Providing emergency advances to farmers in urgent need, ensuring they can continue operations smoothly during financial constraints.
Offering National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) coverage through a check-off facility to ensure health protection for farmers and their families.
Providing affordable dairy meal formulations designed to improve milk production and enhance overall livestock health.
Collaborating with Kinangop Dairy Ltd. for efficient milk collection, grading, and marketing, ensuring fair prices for farmers.
Offering end-of-year bonuses to farmers based on annual milk deliveries, recognizing their hard work and dedication.