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Discover how we are revolutionizing dairy farming in Meru County.

About us

At Southlands Dairies, we are dedicated to transforming the dairy sector in Meru County and its environs through sustainable, community-focused innovations. Our mission is to enhance milk preservation, reduce post-harvest losses, and improve the livelihoods of smallholder dairy farmers in Meru County and surrounding regions.


💡 Our Solution

  • Preserve Milk Quality by preventing spoilage.
  • Increase farmers' earnings through reduced losses.
  • Introduce sustainable technologies.

Why choose us?

Community Impact

  • Farmers empowered with knowledge and equipment for proper milk handling.
  • Youth and women involved in cooling center operations and dairy cooperatives.
  • Job creation through equipment management and supply chain support.
  • Climate resilience through green, energy-efficient cooling solutions.
  • Porters (boda bodas) are paid, supported with retirement plans, and able to educate their children through their earnings.
  • CSR support: Donation of desks and chairs to local schools.
  • Nutrition training: Teaching farmers about balanced diets.
  • Clean energy: Biogas production from composted manure.
  • Financial management: Partnering with SACCOs to offer savings and budgeting training.
  • Green jobs created through sustainable technologies and services.

Our Innovation

Southlands Dairies has deployed solar-powered milk cooling systems to:

  • Store up to 30,000 liters of milk per day
  • Serve over 3,000 local dairy farmers
  • Reduce milk spoilage by up to 90%
  • Extend milk shelf life and maintain freshness from farm to market

Expected Results

  • 30% increase in income for smallholder farmers
  • 50% reduction in milk spoilage
  • Enhanced access to national and regional dairy markets
  • Sustainable, replicable model for other Kenyan counties


Our Services

Milk Cooling and Preservation

Solar-powered coolers for safe milk storage and freshness.

Farmer Training

Hands-on training on milk handling, hygiene, and business skills.

Milk Collection

Centralized hubs for easy milk drop-off and bulk transport.

Technical Support

Installation, repair, and maintenance of cooling systems.

Sustainable Solutions

Eco-friendly technologies including solar-powered cooling, biogas production, and farmer-led afforestation initiatives.

Market Linkages

Connecting farmers to reliable markets with fair prices.

Get in touch  +254 (0) 722 350 020 

What others say

Mary W., Nkubu Dairy Farmer

Since the cooling center opened, I’ve stopped losing milk. I now sell more and earn more for my family

Daniel M., Youth Farmer

Before, we had no way to preserve milk. Now I can store it safely and deliver it fresh every time.

John N., Smallholder Farmer

With the collection point nearby, I no longer struggle to find a buyer. I just deliver and get paid on time.

Samuel k.,  Farmer

The cooling system has helped me reduce waste and earn more. I can now comfortably pay school fees for my kids.

MEET OUR TEAM

ANDERSON mWITI KATHENDU

Founder & Managing Director

RUTH GACHERI JOHN

Training, Outreach & Operations Manager

ERICKSON RIGHA

Dairy Technology Specialist

BETTY KANANA

Administrator

DICKSON MUTETHIA

Field Officer

Stephen Warutere

Veterinary Officer

CPA Kiogora D.Mbae

Finance Consultant

Victor kiogora

IT Consultant

3,000

Dairy Farmers

3,000

Members

18

Happy Clients

6

Coolants

Get in touch

Have a question, want to partner, or need support? We’d love to hear from you! Whether you're a farmer, investor, or just curious about what we do, reach out — let’s build a better dairy future together.