National Steering Committee Members
 Stephen Muriithi National Chairman |  Samuel Njugi National Vice Chairman/ Nyeri Branch Coordinator |  Hannah Gatau National Secretary |  Samuel Kariuki National Vice Secretary |
 Mary Mugo National Treasurer |  Julius Kangangi Kirinyaga Branch Coordinator |  John Nyaga Embu Branch Coordinator |
 Bernard Irungu National Coordinator |  Nathan Githae Technical Manager |  Margaret Kamoche Accountant & Secretary |  Lydia Muita Office Assistant |
Group Photos
 National Steering Committe Members |  National Steering Committee & The Secretariat |
Dairy Goat Association of Kenya (DGAK) is a national non-profit and non-governmental organization that was formed out of a project (Integrated Small Livestock Project) which was implemented by the Ministry of Livestock Development (MOLD) in cooperation with GTZ in support of small livestock development. The project itself, which led to the establishment of DGAK, was launched in July 1993 and DGAK was registered in April 1994 with the registrar of societies.
Our Background Information
Dairy goats were introduced in Kenya in 1935 by white settlers.
• The GoK through donor assisted projects had been importing exotic dairy goats since 1970s.
• These imported dairy goats were kept in government institutions which acted as multiplication centers.
• Individual farmers had been purchasing goats from these institutions.
• There was no breeding program in place resulting to inbreeding and thereby lowering the quality.
The development of dairy goat breeding in DGAK
Through feasibility study done in 1989 it was realized the critical problem facing dairy goat farmers is lack of quality breeding materials.
In 1992, a GOK/GTZ project started a crossbreeding programme using local Kenyan female goats [Galla and Small East African] and imported German Alpine bucks. The project imported bucks from Germany as follows:
1) 1992 30 German Alpine Bucks
2) 1994 60 German Alpine Bucks
3) 1995 12 German Alpine Bucks
4) 1999 20 German Alpine Bucks and 15 Does
All these imported bucks have died due to old age. We are now using the upgraded pedigree bucks born in Kenya for services. The fifteen imported females were contracted to the best farmers for multiplication. So far over 200,000 upgraded goats have been born out of which 96,000 have been registered with Kenya Stud Book
Vision
To be the leading small scale dairy goat farmers’ association whose members have improved livelihoods
Mission
To create a sustainable dairy goat farming enterprise that facilitates improved livelihoods through the development of a value added agribusiness
Core Values
DGAK values are enshrined as the “guiding beacon” giving direction in the process of its organizational development and growth. The organization’s values therefore represent important frameworks for which it does its activities. In the past three decades of our existence, we have labored to proudly align with the following values that define our corporate identity.
1. Transparency and accountability
2. Efficiency
3. Quality
4. Professionalism
5. Commitment
6. Equality
7. Team Work
Transparency & Accountability
We strive to be transparent and accountable in terms of our financial matters, decision making and running of our organization to all our membership and stakeholders
Efficiency
DGAK values delivery of quality service to its members efficiently and professionally.
Quality
At DGAK, quality is an ongoing process of building and sustaining dairy goat stakeholder relationships by assessing, anticipating, and fulfilling stated needs by dairy goat farmers.
Professionalism
At all times we act with integrity, providing quality service to our farmers and clients being reliable and responsible in the way we conduct our business.
Commitment
We are committed to the achievement of DGAK goals and the aspirations of our members.
Equality
DGAK equality principal enables the organization to create a fairer farmers’ association where every member can participate and have the opportunity to fulfill their potential in dairy goat farming value chain regardless of age or sex.
Good Governance
DGAK is an organization that is run democratically and under responsible leadership.
Teamwork
As DGAK team, we endeavor to provide support to one another, working co-operatively, respecting one another’s views, and making our work environment fun and enjoyable.
DGAK’s niche is the place that the organization has claimed in the dairy goat farming sub sector. This is what is unique about our organization.