01Director
David Kibiti
Responsible for the warehouse and overseeing our wider operations in Kenya.
More Than Coffee
We Are Kahawa Roots
Founded on a simple belief: the specialty coffee producers in Kenya who grow exceptional lots must remain visible throughout the entire journey.
How we traceIt began here
A Rich Coffee Story
It began with Kenyan smallholder farmers and the gap between growing exceptional coffee and the value it creates. Our mission is sustainable, connected sourcing.
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every bean has a name
and a place
The founders
Meet
The Founders
Three journeys met at the University of Birmingham, joining Kenyan coffee-growing roots with sustainable business expertise to create measurable social value.
- Sustainable
Growth - Ethical
Sourcing - Fully
Traceable
From harvest to export
From Cherry
To Container
Our team on the ground oversees harvesting, processing and data collection, delivering quality and transparency to roasters.
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At harvest
01 Picked Ripe
Only the ripe red cherries, selected by hand.
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At the station
02 Delivered & Pulped
Cherries arrive at the washing station for processing.
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Drying
03 Dried On Raised Beds
Coffee is spread on raised beds and turned with care.
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Preparation
04 Milled & Graded
The dried coffee is milled, sorted and prepared for export.
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Cup qualityCharacter · clarity · care
Quality review
05 Cupped & Scored
Each coffee is evaluated for its character and cup quality.
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Green coffee · Origin to destination
Export
06 Shipped In UK
Green coffee is bagged for export, with its traceability information travelling alongside.
Sustainability
A More Sustainable Tomorrow
Sustainability should be measured, not just claimed. Our sourcing and environmental actions align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
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Rooted In Purpose
Growing With Impact
Our work connects with the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Explore the areas where we aim to make a difference.
Origins · Mount Elgon, Kenya
The Red Earth
Of Elgon
Mount
Elgon
Elgon
Working locally in Kenya, we build direct producer relationships and reliable processing for consistent Kenyan specialty green coffee.
- Elevation
- 1,600 – 2,000 mCool temperatures, slow growth, higher density beans.
- Varieties
- SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11Known for clarity, sweetness and depth.
Our commitment to farmers
Quality Coffee Starts With
Equitable Sourcing
The Kenyan team
Our Team On The Ground
Our field coordinators, sourcing specialists and data experts connect Kenyan coffee producers with European roasteries.
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02On-ground quality team
Emmanuel Mululu
Part of the on-ground quality team, supporting quality control and day-to-day field operations.
03On-ground quality team
Victor Mululu
Part of the on-ground quality team, also supporting quality control and operational activities in Kenya.
In collaboration with the University of Birmingham
Innovation Rooted
In Research
Born from University of Birmingham research, we apply academic rigour to our traceability technology and impact measurement.
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Exceptional Coffee Starts With A Conversation
Discover how our traceable supply chain can support your specialty green coffee sourcing needs.
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