Dr. Catherine W. Kilelu On 9 December 2025, the VALORISE project concluded a three‑year journey exploring an often-overlooked question in Kenya’s booming dairy sector: what if whey was not a waste, but a resource? The closing and research exchange workshop was held at the Centre of Excellence for Livestock, Innovation and Business (CoELIB) in Egerton […]
Upcoming Event- Scenario workshop- exploring pathways for integrating circular bioeconomy through the Kenyan dairy industry. March 12th 2025
Scenario workshop- exploring pathways for integrating circular bioeconomy through the Kenyan dairy industry. March 12th 2025
VALORISE Team Highlights Circular Bioeconomy in the Dairy Sector at Global Bioeconomy Summit 2024
VALORISE team participated in the conference that took place in Nairobi, Kenya on 23–24 October 2024. The research insights from the project were included in the state of the bioeconomy in Eastern Africa 2024 report. The insights highlight the opportunities of integrating circular bioeconomy in the growing Kenya dairy processing sector. More information can be […]
Exploring Denmark’s Circular Bioeconomy
By Salma L.M.A Omollo “A circular bioeconomy refers to converting renewable biological resources and valorising waste streams into value-added products, including food, feed, bio-based products, and bioenergy.” Introduction As part of the VALORISE project, our Kenyan team recently embarked on an enlightening 11-day research stay in Denmark. This memorable visit offered us invaluable insights into how […]
Dairy More than Milk- Accelerating the transformation of the African Dairy Sector for People, Planet and Profit
Catherine Kilelu The African Dairy Conference held in Kampala Uganda from 11-15th September 2023 was a successful showcase of the steady progress and transformation of the sector in the region. The conference attracted over 700 diverse participants from 25 countries across the globe, and 150 farmer groups, public, private, and non-state actors exhibiting. The gathering […]