The following are the contribution of cattle ranching to the economy of Kenya
- Earns foreign exchange when the livestock products such as hides and milk are exported
- promotes the development of industries such as Kenya cooperative creameries, leather industries such as bata shoe company
- creation of employment opportunities in the ranches, industries and other related sectors
- promote improvement of transport and communication network
- supply high quality stock for beef and food thus contributing to the improvement of health
- contribute to increased standard of living
