Publication: Camels, Camel Milk, and Camel Milk Product Situation inKenya in Relation to the World
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2022-03-08
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Kenya is the leading camel milk producer globally, with an annual production volume of 1.165 MMT, followed by Somalia(0.958 MMT) and Mali (0.271 MMT). In Kenya, pastoral tribes in North-Eastern parts rear about 4.722 million camelsaccounting for about 80% of all camels. Camels offer locals various benefits, including transportation of goods across thedeserts, meat, fur, and milk. Camel milk contains natural therapeutically and immunity-boosting properties due to the higherconcentration of lactoferrin, lactoglobulins, and lysozyme than bovine milk. Camel milk has been shown to havehypoallergenicity properties compared to bovine milk. Camel and human milk are similar in nutritional composition andtherapeutic properties. Camel milk is known to fight various diseases, including cancer, diabetes, autism, hypertension, andskin diseases. Despite the standing of Kenya in the world in terms of camel milk production, Kenya lags considering the camelmilk products, industries, and marketing. This paper reviews recent literature on camels and camel milk production trends inKenya in relation to the world. The review also discusses various camel milk properties (nutritional and therapeutic) as well asthe camel milk sector situation in Kenya