Women in Dairy Report 2026
Overview
Women perform the majority of daily labor in Kenya’s dairy value chain—from feeding and milking to herd management—yet face significant barriers in asset ownership, access to capital, and decision-making power. Published by the Kenya National Farmers’ Federation (KENAFF), the Women in Dairy Report 2026 delivers a comprehensive, field-backed analysis of the socio-economic dynamics, challenges, and opportunities facing women in the sector. The report outlines strategic policy interventions and practical, scalable solutions designed to empower women farmers, modernise dairy production, and drive inclusive growth across Kenya’s agricultural landscape.
Key Focus Areas
| Strategic Pillar | Focus & Objectives |
| Financial Inclusion | Unlocking alternative credit channels (such as using milk delivery logs as collateral) to help women invest in farm infrastructure. |
| Asset Ownership & Control | Addressing systemic land and livestock ownership gaps to strengthen women’s economic decision-making authority. |
| Leadership & Cooperatives | Expanding women’s representation in dairy cooperative boards and local governance structures. |
| Value Addition & Tech | Promoting access to modern dairy technologies, clean energy, and processing equipment to boost yields and profitability. |
Key Recommendation: Stakeholders across county governments, financial institutions, and agricultural cooperatives must collaborate to transition from informal female labor to formal, asset-backed economic empowerment.
Download Report Resources
Access and download the complete report, popular summary, and policy brief below:
📥 Download National Women in Dairy Report 2026 (Full PDF)
Complete findings, county-level data breakdown, and strategic framework.
📥 Download Popular Summary (PDF)
An accessible, high-level summary highlighting key statistics and stories.
Targeted policy recommendations for financial institutions, partners, and policymakers.
Watch Our Documentary
Beyond the numbers, the human stories behind the research bring these insights to life. Watch the official Women in Dairy Documentary below to journey alongside women farmers across Kenya as they share firsthand experiences on farm management, overcoming financial hurdles, and modernising local dairy value chains: