Overview
In the vibrant town of Maragua, just 65 kilometers from Nairobi CBD, lies a promising opportunity in Kenya’s thriving dairy value chain — the Murang’a Milk Processing Plant, situated on 6.4246 acres. With Murang’a County producing over 600,000 litres of milk daily, the facility presents immense potential for value addition and expansion. Initially established by the County Government and later transferred to the Murang’a County Creameries Cooperative Union (MCCCU), the plant is now poised for strategic partnerships that will unlock its full potential, support farmers, and strengthen local agro-processing.
The factory is currently processing 5,000 litres of milk daily, despite having an optimal capacity of 35,000 litres per day. This underutilization presents a ready-made growth opportunity for investors to scale operations and improve returns.
Ownership was transferred to Murang’a County Creameries Cooperative Union (MCCCU) — a farmers’ umbrella cooperative. The County Government is facilitating a tripartite negotiation that may allow for private investment through equity or management arrangements, with the investor expected to help clear legacy debts and upgrade the facility.
Investors can explore several value-driven areas:
a. Factory expansion to reach full capacity
b. Milk aggregation and supply chain development
c. Co-packaging solutions for dairy products
d. Animal feeds production from by-products
e. Market development and export opportunities
Murang’a County is a major milk producer, averaging 600,000 litres daily. Its proximity to Nairobi ensures easy market access, while the existing facility infrastructure reduces startup costs and timelines. The investment also aligns with national and county-level goals for agricultural value addition and farmer empowerment.
The Murang’a Milk Processing Plant is a golden chance to make impact-driven investments in Kenya’s dairy industry. With high milk output, a functioning facility, and institutional goodwill, investors have a solid launchpad for scalable growth. Whether you're looking to boost capacity, introduce innovative dairy products, or strengthen farmer value chains — this is an opportunity ripe for transformation.