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Kenya’s dairy exports to Saudi Arabia, UAE, and Oman surged by 42% in 2023, earning Ksh12.4 billion from powdered milk, UHT milk, and yogurt. The Kenya Dairy Board credits strict quality control, Halal certification, and direct air cargo links from Nairobi to Riyadh and Dubai. Processors like Brookside and Githunguri Dairy lead shipments, with new contracts signed at Gulfood 2024. Over 1.8 million smallholder farmers benefit through milk collection centers. Challenges include high packaging costs and competition from European exporters. With AfCFTA, Kenya plans to process 30% of milk locally by 2026 to capture more value and meet global demand.