Brookside Dairy Limited
East Africa’s largest milk processor bringing wholesome nutrition to families while empowering over 200,000 farmers across the region since 1993.
🥛 Dairy Processing
📅 Founded 1993
🌍 12+ Countries
📋 About Brookside Dairy Limited
Brookside Dairy Limited was established in 1993 by members of the Jomo Kenyatta family, including his son Uhuru Kenyatta, who later served as President of Kenya. At a time when milk processing in Kenya was struggling, Brookside revolutionised the market through creative business strategy and consistent product quality. The company’s head office is located along the old Port Bell Road (off Thika Road) in Ruiru, opposite Kenyatta University, roughly 25 kilometres northeast of Nairobi.
Today Brookside is East Africa’s largest milk processor, with operations spanning more than 12 countries and a network of over 200,000 farmers who deliver fresh milk daily — the largest raw milk supplier footprint across key dairy sheds in the region. The company was the first in Kenya to introduce long-life milk in Tetra Pak packaging and has grown its portfolio through strategic acquisitions of rival milk processors in Kenya, Uganda, Ethiopia, and Nigeria. Major shareholders include Abraaj Capital, which acquired a 10% stake in 2009, and French yoghurt maker Danone, which took a 40% shareholding in 2014. Brookside’s leading brands include Tuzo, Ilara, Molo Milk, and Delamere.
🏷️ Company Details
| Industry | Dairy Processing & FMCG |
| Founded | 1993 (Kenyatta Family) |
| Head Office | Old Port Bell Road, Ruiru, Opposite Kenyatta University |
| City | Ruiru, Kiambu County, Kenya |
| Postal Address | P.O. Box 236-00232, Ruiru, Kenya |
| Farmers Network | 200,000+ Farmers |
| Countries of Operation | 12+ (Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi & More) |
| Key Shareholders | Kenyatta Family, Danone (40%), Abraaj Capital (10%) |
| Phone (Pilot) | 020 354 280 |
| Phone (Landline) | 020 250 6210 / 020 250 6218 |
| Website | brookside.co.ke |
🥛 Products & Brands
🔵 Ilara Milk & Yoghurt
🔵 Molo Milk
🔵 Delamere Milk
🔵 Fresh Pasteurized Milk
🔵 Long-Life (UHT) Milk
🔵 Powdered Milk
🔵 Yoghurt
🔵 Cream
🔵 Butter & Ghee
🔵 Farmer Milk Collection Services
🕐 Opening Hours (Head Office)
| Monday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Tuesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Wednesday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Thursday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Friday | 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM | Open |
| Saturday | — | Closed |
| Sunday | — | Closed |
🗺️ Service Areas
📍 Nairobi & Mombasa Distribution
📍 Eldoret Dairy Shed
🌍 Uganda
🌍 Tanzania
🌍 Rwanda & Burundi
🌍 Indian Ocean Islands
🌍 12+ Countries Total
📸 Photos

Brookside Dairy’s head office along Old Port Bell Road, Ruiru, opposite Kenyatta University

Tuzo — one of Brookside’s most popular milk brands in Kenyan homes

A Brookside farmer delivering fresh milk — part of the 200,000+ farmer network

Ilara — Brookside’s beloved yoghurt brand enjoyed by families across East Africa
📍 Location & Map (Head Office)
📍 Old Port Bell Road, Ruiru, Opposite Kenyatta University, Kiambu County, Kenya · Get Directions →
📬 Contact Information
| 🌐 Website | brookside.co.ke |
| 📞 Pilot Line | 020 354 280 |
| 📞 Landline | 020 250 6210 / 020 250 6218 |
| 📍 Address | Old Port Bell Road, Ruiru, Opposite Kenyatta University, Kiambu County, Kenya |
| 📮 Postal Address | P.O. Box 236-00232, Ruiru, Kenya |
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⭐ Reviews & Ratings
Brookside is trusted by millions of Kenyan households as one of the most recognisable dairy brands, and by farmers for reliable milk collection and prompt payments across its extensive supply network.
“I’ve been supplying milk to Brookside for over 8 years now. Payments are reliable and they collect from our shed on time every day. As a farmer, it’s a partner I can count on to feed my family through dairy farming.”
“Tuzo has been our family’s milk brand for years — always fresh and consistent quality. Ilara yoghurt is also a household favourite for the kids. Great to see a Kenyan-founded company grow into East Africa’s dairy leader.”
“Brookside products move fast in my shop, especially the long-life milk since it doesn’t need refrigeration. Distribution to Kisumu is generally reliable, though occasionally there are delays during peak demand periods.”
“Brookside’s dairy shed network reaches even our rural area near Eldoret, which has really helped local farmers like me access a reliable market for our milk. Quality checks are thorough but fair.”
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