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Our Story & Heritage • Eldama Ravine, Est. 1963

Rooted in Sabatia Settlement Scheme, Growing Across Baringo.

From our foundational registration in 1963 to a thriving community of over 2,000 active dairy smallholders, discover the generational resilience, disciplined financial stewardship, and strategic vision steering Sabatia FCS forward.

Sabatia FCS Headquarters & Dairy Outlet Store in Baringo County

14 Daily Collection Routes

Guaranteed Monthly Milk Payouts

Legal Identity

Reg. CS/0957

Cap 490 Laws of Kenya

Cooperative Longevity

0+ Years

Highland Co-op Bedrock

Active Membership

0

Active Dairy Farmers

Share Capital Growth

KSh 16M+

Expanded Asset Base

Liability Reduction

67% Paid

Restructured Debt Down

Peak Annual Intake

2.93M kg

Production Yield

Our Guiding North Star

Purpose-Built for Generational Prosperity

A clear institutional mandate empowering smallholders from grass to glass across Baringo County.

Our Mission

To uplift the socioeconomic status of Sabatia FCS members through sustainable agricultural services.

We eliminate vulnerability by anchoring our dairy smallholders with dependable daily milk bulking, subsidized farm supplies, and predictable check-off cycles.

Subsidized veterinary & AI inputs
Guaranteed daily milk off-take
Automated calibrated weigh-ins
Our Vision

To be a Cooperative of Excellence in the agricultural value chain.

Transforming Baringo County's pastoral highlands into a premier dairy processing hub, shifting from raw bulk exports to branded consumer retail goods.

Modern Cold Chain10,000L Daily
Direct chilling unitsValue Processing Expansion
Core Pillars

Anchored in Uncompromising Principles.

Integrity

Zero unauthorized ledger deductions and strict weight calibration.

Equity & Inclusion

Every member's vote and payout receives identical priority.

Mutual Loyalty

Deep solidarity between our smallholders and the cooperative.

Co-operative Act Regulated100% Kenyan Standard
Our Institutional Heritage

Six Decades of Steadfast Growth

Tracing our journey from a localized cooperative initiative in 1963 to Baringo County's most reliable agricultural anchor.

1963
Inception

Foundational Registration

Officially chartered under Reg. CS/0957 in Eldama Ravine. Pioneer highland pastoralists united to break colonial-era milk market restrictions.

Eldama Ravine, Baringo
1980s - 00s
Scaling

Route & Network Expansion

Established 14 dedicated daily milk collection corridors across Baringo County, connecting deep Lembus hinterlands with central refrigeration.

14 Bulking Routes
Key Turnaround
2018 - 2023

Debt Restructuring & Fiscal Revival

A textbook turnaround: Reduced legacy external debt by 67% (down from KSh 13.6M to KSh 4.4M) while expanding net member share capital past KSh 16M.

Debt Reduced
-67% Relieved
2018+
Future Ready

Value Addition & Product Processing

Integrating automated smart-card weight scales, direct M-PESA clearing, and retail commercialization of Sabatia Fresh Milk, yoghurt, and Mursik.

Digital Payouts & Retail
Transparency & Accountability

Member-Driven Leadership Architecture

Governed strictly under the Kenya Cooperative Societies Act (Cap 490), ensuring every major decision originates from and returns value to our smallholders.

Tier 01

Supreme Governing Organ

Annual General Meeting (AGM)

The sovereign assembly where every active member holds an indivisible democratic vote. The AGM deliberates audited financial reports, approves dividend payouts, and elects society directors.

One Member, One Equal Vote
100% Public Audited Accounts
Direct Member Resolutions
Tier 02

Fiduciary Oversight

Board & Supervisory Organs

Elected smallholder leaders steering fiscal health, member welfare, and strategic policies through four specialized oversight sub-committees.

Dairy & Chilling Sub-Committee
Agrovets & Farm Inputs Committee
Transport & Bulking Route Committee
Education & Extension Training
Tier 03

Executive Execution

Management & Secretariat

Certified cooperative management professionals overseeing day-to-day milk intakes, quality laboratory assays, fleet logistics, and monthly ledger payroll.

Cooperative General Manager
Quality Assurance & Milk Lab Techs
Field Veterinary Extension Officers
Our Strategic Allies

Backed by National & County Cooperative Ecosystems

County Govt of Baringo

Dept. of Agriculture

BAMSCOS Union

Baringo Co-op Apex

Co-operative Bank

Kenya Banking Partner

Agriterra

International Advisory

Kenya Dairy Board

Regulatory Oversight

State Dept. Cooperatives

Ministry of Co-ops

Join 2,000+ Prospering Sabatia Settlement Scheme Farmers

Your farm, your voice, your cooperative.

Whether you bring 5 liters from a single heifer or 200 liters from a commercial pasture, Sabatia FCS guarantees fair weights, punctual pay, and shared dividend prosperity.

0112845394sabatiafcs24@gmail.com
Eldama Ravine, Baringo County