Kenya is an agriculture-based economy and dairy farming is a major contributor to
the national revenue. As production intensifies, the negative effect on the climate
becomes more evident. Therefore, there is a need to align production with sustainable
development goals. This study conducts a comprehensive bibliometric analysis to map
the scholarly research landscape on Kenya's dairy sector and its alignment with the
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The 33 studies published from 2015 were obtained
from the SCOPUS and analysed using R (Bibliometrix package) and VoS Viewer (1.6.19).
The research established that since the enactment and ratification of the SDGs, there
has been a marked increase in research on dairy farming sustainability in Kenya, though
with significant yearly variations. Further, the study noted the predominance of small-scale
dairy farming in Kenya, where the focus has traditionally been on increasing milk
production, often at the expense of sustainable practices. Agriculture and sustainable
intensification are the central themes reflecting efforts to balance increased food
production and long-term sustainability, particularly in the face of climate change
impacts such as droughts and heavy rainfall. The study underscores the critical role
of both global and local collaborations in advancing research and addressing the sustainability
challenges in Kenya’s dairy sector. The findings advocate for a multidisciplinary
research approach to achieve a balanced emphasis on productivity and environmental
sustainability, ensuring the sector's alignment with the SDGs for long-term growth
and resilience.