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Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Islie(op): 10:42am On Aug 01, 2025

By Nafisat Abdulrahman

Kenya’s Uasin Gishu County has successfully exported 50 high-performing dairy cows to Lagos State, Nigeria, marking a new chapter in the international livestock trade in Africa.

The cows, flown out via a cargo plane from Eldoret International Airport, were selected from top-performing smallholder farms across Uasin Gishu, a region long recognised as the heartbeat of Kenya’s dairy sector.

Announcing the development in a Facebook post, Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim described the export as a “major milestone,” crediting ongoing county investments in livestock quality and farmer support.

“These cows, carefully selected from our smallholder farmers across the County of Champions, are a testament to the strength and potential of our local dairy sector,” said Chelilim in the terse statement posted to his official Facebook page.

While Nigeria is home to one of the largest livestock populations in Africa, the country continues to grapple with low milk yields and underdeveloped dairy genetics. The import of Kenyan dairy breeds, known for their superior milk production, is expected to enhance productivity in Nigeria’s dairy industry.

“This move reflects the results of our continued investment in livestock farming through the rehabilitation of cattle dips, subsidized artificial insemination programs, and enhanced extension services,” Chelilim added.

The export represents a win-win for both countries, Kenyan farmers gain access to a broader market and better incomes, while Nigeria benefits from improved dairy productivity and genetic diversity.

Agricultural experts viewed the deal as more than symbolic as it demonstrates the rising potential of intra-African trade in high-value agricultural commodities and the growing reputation of Kenyan dairy genetics.

“Step by step, we are transforming dairy farming into an income-generating enterprise and opening new markets for our farmers beyond our borders,” Governor Chelilim added.

The export came amid ongoing efforts by Kenya to position itself as a leader in agribusiness innovation and by African governments to deepen regional trade through the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) initiative.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by fineboynl(m): 10:47am On Aug 01, 2025*

Just 50? How much is the cost?

Please don't make racist and tribalistic comment

Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by spinna: 10:48am On Aug 01, 2025

This is good..hope they can cope with the harsher Nigerian climate... Good for the future of Dairy industry

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by gr8ofnnetwork(m): 10:52am On Aug 01, 2025

fineboynl:
Just 50? Who much is the cost?

Please don't make racist and tribalistic comment

God have mercy. If not the fear of banning by Seun and his squad you for collect honestly for this your comment. Una mata na the reason why Government suppose to regulate social media

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by favour32(m): 2:12pm On Aug 01, 2025

Nigeria dey complain say low milk yield.
How cows go produce high yield milk wey dem dey waka up and down?

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by KnowledgePower7: 2:18pm On Aug 01, 2025

These Cows don enter plane before some people.. Nawaoo grin

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Temptation147: 2:18pm On Aug 01, 2025

Nothing concern me but E dey mind

I no get any more characters

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by JAPAHTML: 2:18pm On Aug 01, 2025

Hope you guys can see the cows are coming from a Well built Ranch

I hope modafkrs don't destroy farms with it down here with the open grazing nonsense

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by inoki247: 2:19pm On Aug 01, 2025

Is better the African countries can even start trading between each other is more trust worthy than going far away Europe, US where animals consume different chemicals...

I don't know if doz Cow Fayemi imported then are still at that farm besides the main road...

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by havenz(m): 2:19pm On Aug 01, 2025

Special cows, i love them, please they should also send some to Benue state.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by horpe132(m): 2:19pm On Aug 01, 2025

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Read, Read , Comprehend, Read again, Ask reasonable questions, Comprehend.......
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These are not your regular roaming Fulani type of cows

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by REDshouse(m): 2:19pm On Aug 01, 2025

Cow dey fly plane, as in how ....where millions never even reach airport

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Mariangeles(f): 2:20pm On Aug 01, 2025

Wow!
This is a welcome development.
I hope they can survive on Naija feed sha.

Hopefully, Nigeria can start producing real milk🥛and butter🧈 soon.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by blamingthedevil: 2:20pm On Aug 01, 2025

fineboynl:
Just 50? Who much is the cost?

Please don't make racist and tribalistic comment

Why are you always sad
God Bless Federal Republic of Nigeria

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Kingdavid579(m): 2:21pm On Aug 01, 2025

Oh privileged cows, most fulani wey de kpai Plateau people because of cow never enter airport before.. Even their cow as well.

But cows from Kenya has a promising future 🔮 😂

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Godjone(m): 2:21pm On Aug 01, 2025

Nigeria see una life? Ordinary Kenya with all the cows killing people in Nigeria we still import cows

CowJeRia

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by okomile(f): 2:23pm On Aug 01, 2025

Cool

It is cheese I want to learn how to eat now

Eko is working grin

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by bid4rich(m): 2:24pm On Aug 01, 2025

Cow don enter plane while some people here on Nairaland never even come close,

See una life grin

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Dogalmighty17: 2:24pm On Aug 01, 2025

The smell inside that plane will kill the pilot. 😂😂😂. May God help him.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by 1mansolder: 2:24pm On Aug 01, 2025

Better so that fulani herdsmen madness will reduce,if all southern governors decided to involve in animal production,Fulani will not see money to fund jihad.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by LARRYOBRAIN(m): 2:24pm On Aug 01, 2025

I think they will cope, Kenya is esther hotter or have the same weather with Nigeria.

spinna:
This is good..hope they can cope with the harsher Nigerian climate... Good for the future of Dairy industry

Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by ZACHIE: 2:24pm On Aug 01, 2025

There is a functional cow farm in Ikenne . It is run by some South Africans. All the meat ShopRite sells come from that farm.

The farm was started by Awolowo for Western Region. I hope that they reclaim a portion of the farm and tender these cows there.

Kudoses, Ogun State government.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by chigator2: 2:25pm On Aug 01, 2025

Yet our clowns up north are still killing people for their good for nothing cows

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Samantha125(f): 2:27pm On Aug 01, 2025

When did cows started smelling bad?🤔🤔🤔... Have you ever even been close to one before?

Dogalmighty17:
The smell inside that plane will kill the pilot. 😂😂😂. May God help him.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Adaumunocha(f): 2:28pm On Aug 01, 2025

This is the kinda cattle suitable for ranches just like they got in the Netherlands. You wan give nomads ranches for people state so they easily capture it

Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by BreconHills(m): 2:29pm On Aug 01, 2025

spinna:
This is good..hope they can cope with the harsher Nigerian climate... Good for the future of Dairy industry

They can go to Jos.

26 characters more needed. Done.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by Germi9: 2:29pm On Aug 01, 2025

fineboynl:
Just 50? Who much is the cost?

Please don't make racist and tribalistic comment

They will reproduce na and by the way they ain’t cheap oh LOL someone in the south west imported 2 from Netherlands for almost 40M or more

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by adicius: 2:29pm On Aug 01, 2025

Lagos state actually bought about 50 of our Fulani roaming cattle and treated them on proper feed in a stable setting like livestock in developed nations. A year later, other Fulani where amazed and wanted to know where this special looking well fed breed came from. The feedlot told them , we brought them from your Fulani brothers. Unbelievable. Well done 👍🏻 Lagos State.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by TUANKU(m): 2:31pm On Aug 01, 2025

ZACHIE:
There is a functional cow farm in Ikenne . It is run by some South Africans. All the meat ShopRite sells come from that farm.

The farm was started by Awolowo for Western Region. I hope that they reclaim a portion of the farm and tender these cows there.

Kudoses, Ogun State government.

Ikenne is a center of excellence. The best run and most professional football club is also from Ikenne and i have heard a lot of good things about the place. I hope to visit there someday.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by hotseat: 2:31pm On Aug 01, 2025

Those that should be looking up to Nigeria for this kind of investments/supplies are now having to show us the way.

The story of how Malaysia came to NIFOR, in Benin City, Nigeria to obtain just a few palm kernel seeds, even gotten free of charge, is today among the leading world producers of palm oil.

Well, it isn't too late to retrace our steps.

Better late than never!

Our tomorrow begins today!

@hotseat

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by WizardOfNG: 2:33pm On Aug 01, 2025

Reportage says the Cows landed in Lagos. Would be interesting to know where they will be domiciled and bred 🤔

I say this because the brigandage of Southern Nigeria by the North, over livestock and crop agriculture, is now a weaponized tool of political power play and blackmail Southern leaders need to extricate themselves from..

Most people don't know this agricultural cold war, between the North and South, is part of what is responsible for huge inflation related to foodstuff.

I can only commend this if it is part of an effort to see the South develop her livestock agricultural food sufficiency.

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Re: Kenya Exports 50 Special Dairy Cows To Nigeria (photos) by diabeticdeals: 2:34pm On Aug 01, 2025

Cows don first some people enter plane for Nigeria. cry

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