Intensive vs. Open Grazing: Why Kenya’s Dairy Output Outpaces Nigeria’s

Kenya’s dairy industry relies on zero-grazing and stall feeding. These methods produce about 4.5 billion litres of milk each year. In Nigeria, more than 20 million cattle graze openly. Indigenous breeds yield only 2 to 2.5 litres per cow per day, resulting in roughly 0.53 billion litres annually. By cross-breeding Friesians and Ayrshires, Kenya dairy cows average 8 to 30 litres daily. Strong oversight from the Kenya Dairy Board has helped Kenya become a net exporter, while Nigeria spends hundreds of millions annually on milk imports.

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