Author Archives: Peter Gakuoh

Kahira-Ini Cooperative is situated in the Mathira region, renowned globally for its high-quality coffee, particularly in the Nyeri area of Kenya. This cooperative was once a significant part of the Giant Mathira Farmers Cooperative Society. Mathira FCS was in the … Read More

The coffee production industry is mainly sustained by experienced and knowledgeable older farmers who reside in coffee-growing regions. These smallholder farmers constitute a majority of coffee producers, and their farming practices involve cultivating coffee on small plots of land that … Read More

Kenya has long been renowned for its high-quality coffee production, with a reputation for producing some of the world’s most sought-after beans. However, the current landscape of Kenyan coffee production presents a complex picture, with various challenges and opportunities.  The … Read More

Partnerships in the coffee sector are essential, and a partnership with a Kenyan coffee producer is no exception. Kenya is renowned for producing some of the world’s finest and most coveted coffees. On the global coffee market, Kenyan coffee fetches … Read More

Kenyan Coffee Regions and Their Unique Flavor Profiles have all the characteristics that coffee connoisseurs and fans look for in their cups. The acidity, body, flavor, and aroma are all of superior quality, thus allowing these coffees to fetch premium … Read More

Kenyan coffee is widely revered and much loved all over the world due to its exceptional flavor characteristics. The high altitude, volcanic soils, and favorable climate of Kenya’s coffee-growing regions contribute to the exceptional quality of its coffee. Kenyan coffee … Read More

Photo Credit-Pixabay Leonel Barreto While online marketplaces have revolutionized many industries, the specific needs of the coffee sector require a more comprehensive approach. This goes beyond simply buying and selling beans. In the complex world of coffee, a marketplace is … Read More

Photo Credit- MARA COFFEE EXPORTS In January 2023, the Kenyan government made a change. They put the NCE under the control of the Capital Markets Authority (CMA) in and effort to strengthen the Kenya’s coffee value chain. This means that … Read More

Coffee buyers and consumers alike seem to agree that the coffee sector is flawed and biased, especially towards the coffee producers. Despite the coffee farmers being the owners of the raw materials, they are the least influential and often find … Read More

Coffee Auctions are a common method of coffee trading, particularly in countries like Kenya and Tanzania. Farmers submit their coffee to an auction, where buyers bid on the coffee. The highest bidder wins and purchases the coffee. Auctions can provide … Read More