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    Global Gateway for Kenya’s Premium Coffee Trade

    Kenyan coffee is grown in rich highland soils and hand-crafted by generations of skilled farmers. Each cup bursts with bright acidity, bold flavors, and unmatched aroma. Discover the world’s most celebrated coffee—taste the legacy today.

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TheCoffeeKenyaportalisaGovernmentofKenyainitiativethatfacilitateseaseofdoingbusinessbyconnectinginternationalbuyerswithKenya’spremiumcoffee,ensuringtransparency,guaranteeingsourcecredibility,andglobalaccesstotheuniquecoffeestoryandunmatchedquality.
TheCoffeeKenyaportalisaGovernmentofKenyainitiativethatfacilitateseaseofdoingbusinessbyconnectinginternationalbuyerswithKenya’spremiumcoffee,ensuringtransparency,guaranteeingsourcecredibility,andglobalaccesstotheuniquecoffeestoryandunmatchedquality.

This initiative marks a bold step toward unlocking Kenya’s full coffee export potential. With rising global demand and exceptional auction and export performance in recent years, the Kenyan government has launched a concerted effort to streamline access for international buyers. it empowers buyers to connect directly with the country’s world-class coffee producers—strengthening trade relationships and reinforcing Kenya’s place on the global coffee stage.

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Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) - Coffee Directorate

As the national regulator, AFA oversees the licensing and registration of international coffee buyers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a structured market environment.

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Agriculture and Food Authority (AFA) - Coffee Directorate

As the national regulator, AFA oversees the licensing and registration of international coffee buyers, ensuring compliance with industry standards and fostering a structured market environment.

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE)

NCE is the central marketplace for Kenyan coffee auctions, where licensed buyers bid on premium lots presented by growers and brokers through a transparent and competitive system.

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Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE)

NCE is the central marketplace for Kenyan coffee auctions, where licensed buyers bid on premium lots presented by growers and brokers through a transparent and competitive system.

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Direct Settlement System

The DSS, currently managed by Co-operative Bank, ensures fast, transparent payment of coffee sale proceeds directly to farmers. It automates invoicing and disburses funds within five days of auction, reducing delays and boosting trust in Kenya’s coffee trade.

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Direct Settlement System

The DSS, currently managed by Co-operative Bank, ensures fast, transparent payment of coffee sale proceeds directly to farmers. It automates invoicing and disburses funds within five days of auction, reducing delays and boosting trust in Kenya’s coffee trade.

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Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC)

WRS confirms the physical availability and quality of coffee destined for auction and ensures its release to buyers only after payment is confirmed, enhancing traceability and accountability.

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Warehouse Receipt System Council (WRSC)

WRS confirms the physical availability and quality of coffee destined for auction and ensures its release to buyers only after payment is confirmed, enhancing traceability and accountability.

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