Raka Cheese originates in the Nyeri highlands, giving this cheese a unique and distinct flavour. Raka commenced making cheese in 2001 and is now one of the market leaders in supplying Kenyans with discerning tastes for cheese. Traditional and sound methods, balanced by cutting-edge technology, are used to manufacture cheese. Visits to the Netherlands to master the art of making and eating cheese ensued, in addition to technical experts making regular visits to Nyeri to constantly improve and innovate with the range of cheeses Raka produces Hence, high standards and fantastic flavours have resulted in Raka sweeping up regular awards for their various cheeses. Raka is now one of the market leaders in supplying Kenyan’s with discerning tastes for cheese
Over the years, from a small enterprise that was processing 3,000 litres of milk a day, RAKA Milk Processors Ltd has grown, developed and refined its products and has become a household name for quality cheeses. Currently, we process in the region of 8,000 litres of milk per day. The scrumptious range includes Cheddar, Paneer, Sliced Cheddar, Grated Cheese, Pizza, Mozzarella, Nyeri Blue, Halloumi, Feta , Cream Cheeses in flavours of black pepper, garlic and natural and Shrikhand (sweet milk dessert) Made from the freshest and creamiest milk, found in central province of Kenya. Raka provides cheese to large-scale buyers (restaurants, supermarkets, etc) and small-scale/individuals. Raka cheeses are available at all leading supermarkets, in addition to some convenience stores.
