Cheese in Kenya

Several companies make cheese in Kenya. Though Cheese is not a traditional Kenyan food, the market is expanding.^[1] Cheese consumption has been increasing within the Kenyan middle-class.^[2]

Cheddar, blue cheese and goat gouda from Brown's

As of 2016^[update] the five largest manufacturers of cheese in Kenya were Browns, active since the 1970s^[3] with 22% of the market; Raka, established 2001^[4] with 19%; Dama Dairy established 1994, Happy Cow Kenya, Eldoville Dairies and New Kenya Co-operative Creameries (New KCC).^[1][3]

Cheese produced in Kenya includes Cheddar, Gouda, blue cheese, feta, mascarpone, ricotta, mozzarella and brie.^[3]