70,000 litres of milk produced annually thanks to AI service

Three years ago, Murang'a County Government initiated an artificial insemination (AI) programme to boost milk production and empower dairy farmers financially. The programme provided the service at a subsided fee of only Sh500. Those who opt to have their cows served at home pay Sh600.

Mr Peter Njaramba in Kangema has enjoyed the service thrice. "The charges have been friendly and production of high quality breed of calves encouraging," said Njaramba. Private AI providers had been charging between Sh1,500 and Sh2,500, per service, depending on quality of semen before they were rendered jobless after the initiative by the county administration was rolled out.