Kinangop Dairy Limited

Kinangop Dairy Limited (KDL), established in 1999 by the late Livingstone Ndung’u Waithaka, is a leading dairy processor in Kenya. Rooted in a mission to empower farmers in the North Kinangop region, the company has grown through diligence, resilience, and the collaborative efforts of its board, management, and local farmers. KDL is driven by the founder's vision to improve the quality of life for the Kinangop community by enhancing milk production and fostering continuous wealth generation. Today, KDL supports a wide range of stakeholders, including shareholders, milk suppliers, businesses, distributors, and supermarkets across Kenya, ensuring its position as a key player in the dairy industry.

KDL is committed to processing and marketing high-quality dairy products guided by its vision to be a leading processor of quality dairy brands. The company operates with core values such as customer centricity, transparency, teamwork, integrity, innovation, and professionalism. These principles underpin its efforts to optimize resources and implement ethical business practices, delivering superior value to its stakeholders. Additionally, KDL has established strategic alliances, including a backward milk sourcing partnership with the MUKI Farmers Co-operative Society. This alliance, representing over 29,000 farmers in the Kinangop and Aberdare regions, focuses on improving milk production and sustainability.

KDL's partnerships extend to MUKI SACCO, which supports farmers with loans for herd improvement, education, and other commercial activities, and MUKI Investment Cooperative, the group's investment arm and a major shareholder in KDL. These partnerships reflect a holistic approach to community empowerment and business growth. The company’s legacy is further upheld through mentorship and innovation, ensuring continued success and adaptability to challenges. With a focus on sustainability and community development, KDL is poised to expand its operations and impact in Kenya's dairy sector.