During the signing of the MOU with the county government of Nyeri in 2021.
During the Coffee quality trainers training at Dedan kimathi university in Nyeri
During the cupping needs assessment exercise at Wambugu ATC lab in Nyeri county.
Factory technician's cohort 2 training on processing and use of machinery in CRI- Ruiru
Nyeri County Project Management Committee meeting
An ongoing General Meeting at Gathaithi FCS, in Nyeri county
During the training and the actual soil sampling at New Gikaru Farmers' Cooperative Society in Nyeri County.
Technicians and CQT follow up training in Nyeri County
New Gikaru Performance Goal Setting meeting- Nyeri
Gathaithi FCS Receiving their demo farm inputs in Nyeri County
Kiama FCS Performance goal setting in Nyeri
Kiama FCS Performance goal setting in Nyeri
Lead farmers from various coffee factories affiliated to New Gikaru fcs receiving the demo farm inputs for this season
Meeting with a section of Kiutha achievers YSP group from New Gikaru fcs on fine tuning of their business plan
A group of CQT and trainers from Gathaithi fcs carrying out a coffee quality analysis at Nyeri Arabika lab.
During the visit by LAVAZZA/Arabika joint visit to Nyeri county where they gave a courtesy call to the county director of agriculture as well as DeKUT coffee technology department
Arabika/LAVAZZA team engaging selected farmers and management from Nyeri cooperatives at New Gikaru fcs on strengths, challenges and opportunities in coffee production value chain.
The international coffee expert Allessio Baschieri having a session with the Nyeri coffee cuppers at wambugu Arabika coffee lab
During a visit to DeKut with the coffee quality and cupping expert Alessio Bascheri
During the meeting with Huhoini group of Gathaithi fcs on business plan review.
During the Technicians cascade training on composting at Ichuga coffee factory of kiama fcs
During the Business plan development for New Gikaru FCS.
Twin meeting at kiama fcs, Gachuiro factory involving the CQTs and Trainers as well as the YSP, kiama coffee services group.
During business plan development for Kiama FCS
During the coffee open day at Wambugu ATC
During the technicians cascade training on composting
With lead farmers and CBTs on pending training sessions at Kahuro coffee factory
Gathaithi Farmers training on climate-smart practices
CQT'S and Lab Technicians tasting session at Wambugu ATC Arabika coffee lab
Nyeri coffee co-ops exchange visit at Rung'eto FCS in Kirinyaga.
Trainer's selection happening in Nyeri County at ARABIKA coffee lab.
FGD in Nyeri
Focus Group Discussion in Nyeri County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally.
MURANGA
some of the items delivered at the lab at Murang'a coffee lab
AICS M &E team visit to Murang'a Coffee lab during their Monitoring and evalaution exercise
Young Service Providers meeting on groups Formation at Muranga Town
Murang'a Focus group team after brainstorming on the coffee branding
Delivery of Coffee lab equipment to Murang'a lab
Delivery of Coffee lab equipment to Murang'a county lab
Quality Coffee Tasters and the County lab technicians during the exercise of assessing their technical knowledge and skills in Murang’a county
A visit by the AICS team in the coffee laboratories, Murang'a county
Murang'a County Project Management Committee meeting
soil sampling field training at Kanyenyaini Farmers' Cooperative Society, in Murang'a County.
Follow -up on cupping need assessment at Murang'a coffee lab day 1.
Performance Goal setting at Kanyenyaini FCS- Murang’a County
Performance Goal Setting at Kabati FCS, Murang’a County
Performance goal setting at Kinongerama FCS- Murang’a County
Distribution of Demo farm inputs to Kinogerama leads farmers in Murang’a County
Kabati FCS new leadership with Murang'a County, Head of Coffee department, and Cooperative County officer.
Governance training in Murang’a County.
Kinogerama FCS technicians and Coffee growers cascade training on composting techniques.
Kanyenyaini FCS Composting training
A section of Kanyenyaini FCS YSPs during the meeting today on business plan review.
During the business model development session at Kabati FCS
Kanyenyaini FCS with management and business model consultant discussing business model development for the society
CQTs and Lab technician verification exercise in Murang'a County
During Kanyenyaini FCS meeting with CQTs and Trainers on Information meeting for year 3 planning and importance of good documentation
Meeting at Kabati FCS with lead farmers and CBT for planning of yr3 training and discussion on authentication of documents
CQTs and Lab technician verification exercise in Murang'a County
During Kanyenyaini FCS meeting with CQTs and Trainers on Information meeting for year 3 planning and importance of good documentation
At Kinogerama FCS, during business model development with the management team and the consultant.
Meeting at Kabati FCS with lead farmers and CBT for planning of yr3 training and discussion on authentication of documents
At Kanyenyaini FCS during CBTs and mobilizers meeting
Murang'a cooperative leaders visiting the Karimikui Factory at Rungeto Farmers' Cooperative
FGD in Muranga
F𝐨𝐜𝐮𝐬 G𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩 D𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐮𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 being held in Muranga County to explore 𝐛𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐤𝐞𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐞𝐬 in depth.
KIAMBU
Training on Climate smart in Kiambu county
Coffee Quality Tasters and Trainers cupping training at Coffee Research Institute
CEFA's president Raoul Mosconi's visit to Kiambu county (Ritho FCS)
AICS visit at Kiambu County office with the Governor Hon, Wamatangi, Former CEC, Agriculture and the County Desk officer
Farmers Climate Smart Training at Gitwe FCS- AICS officials had attended the trainings
Farmers Climate Smart Training at Ritho FCS- AICS officials had attended the trainings
A culmination of a one- week training of technicians on coffee procesing and composing that was held at Coffee Research Institute (CRI)-Ruiru
Kiambu project management committee meeting
CRI ToT Training; group discussion
During a visit to Gitwe Farmers Cooperative Society in Kiambu County
Kiambu soil sampling training
Follow up training of technicians on coffee cupping in Kiambu County
Gitwe mobilizers collecting their agrochemicals in Kiambu County
Kimaratia performance Goal setting- Kiambu
Meeting with the Kiambu county staff and kiambu Union staff on matters Kiambu project coffee lab
Digital platform team visiting with Ritho Fcs
During a climate smart agriculture training.
Meeting with the Kiambu county staff and kiambu Union staff on matters Kiambu project coffee lab
ARABIKA Project staff during the end of year staff meeting.
Courtesy visit by our Area Technical Manager and Nyeri officer to Ritho FCS
Follow up on governance and traceability
Ritho FCS AGM
During the CQTs & Trainers meetings in Kiambu
During the 21st day after the decomposing technique training was conducted in Ritho FCS
During the Ritho Fcs CBT and mobilizers meeting
During the grand opening of Kiambu coffee lab which was led by AICS delegation
During the composting process in Gitwe FCS
Kiambu CQTs and lab technician’s verification exercise
In Ritho Fcs , technicians trained in CRI cascading the decomposing technique to fellow farmers of their FCS
Gitwe YSP follow up training for the validation of the business plan and registration of the group
YSP at Ritho FCS during Follow-up meeting for validation of business plan and registration of the group
At Kimaratia FCS, Technicians training on decomposing techniques
Kiambu County 2- day cupping session
Eco-pulper site visit at Wamuguma factory, Ritho FCS, with suppliers, ARABIKA project manager, and Wamuguma Factory board members.
Kiambu farmers and cooperative representatives visiting Rung'eto FCS in Kirinyaga County.
RITHO FCS, one of the cooperatives under the ARABIKA project, participated in the coffee festivals at Aga Khan Walk in Nairobi, where Nice Expo was promoting local coffee consumption.
A group of youths from Kiambu County had the opportunity to visit the Kiambu coffee lab and experience a coffee cupping session
Cupping session for 21 farmers’ cooperative society secretary managers of Kiambu County at the Kiambu ARABIKA coffee lab.
FGD Kiambu
Focus Group Discussion in Kiambu County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally.
A group of youths from Kiambu County had the opportunity to visit the Kiambu coffee lab and experience a coffee cupping session
Cupping session for 21 farmers’ cooperative society secretary managers of Kiambu County at the Kiambu ARABIKA coffee lab.
FGD Kiambu
Focus Group Discussion in Kiambu County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally.
Kiambu PMC
Project management comittee meeting in Kiambu county
MACHAKOS
Machakos CQTs during the visit by the Italian coffee exper
Young service providers training in Machakos County
Kambusu FCS mobilizers and CBTs' contract signing.
Management training on governance in Machakos county
Coffee cupping training by CQTs at the LECOM lab
Cupping needs assessment exercise in Machakos County
Ongoing performance goal setting for Muisuni FCS, Machakos
Machakos project management committee meeting
During a visit to Kaliluni FCS in Machakos County
During a follow up training of technicians on coffee cupping in Machakos county
Machakos soil sampling - Day 1
Annual performance goal setting in kaliluni fcs, machakos
Demo farm materials collection for Kambusu FCS and Muisuni FCS
Kaliluni FCS lead farmers collecting their demo farm materials.
Follow up training on governance to Machakos coop leaders
Kaliluni FCS CBTs and mobilizers contract signing meeting
Follow up at the Arabika Demo plots under Khachonge fcs
Two-day coffee cupping exercise with CQTs and Lab Technicians
Machakos farmers and cooperative representatives visiting Rung'eto FCS in Kirinyaga County.
Composting training at Kambusu FCS
Ms. Fosca from the University Cattolica of Milan conducting research on local coffee consumption in Kenya. She visited some of the cooperatives partnered with the ARABIKA project in Embu and Machakos County.
FGD Machakos
Focus Group Discussion in Muranga County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally
PMC
Project Management Committee meeting in Machakos County to review progress, ensure alignment with objectives, and explore strategies for sustaining cooperatives beyond the project's conclusion.
BUNGOMA
During the Annual general meeting at Khachonge FCS
Cupping need Assessment at Bungoma union Laboratory
During the signing of agreement between Chesiro fcs and Arabika project
Cooperative Visit with Arabika Team team at Menu fcs
Cooperative Visit with Italian coffee cupping expert Mr. Allessio
Cupping need Assessment in Bungoma County
During the Branding focus group meeting at Bungoma Sawan Hotel
Young service providers planning meeting in Bungoma county
Performance goal setting Meeting at Chesiro FCS, Bungoma county
Menu Fcs Day 1 and 2 Performance goal setting meeting IN Bungoma county
Performance goal setting Meeting ongoing Chesiro fcs, Bungoma county
Bungoma project management committee meeting
Bungoma follow up training on coffee cupping
soil sampling in Bungoma county
Bungoma County follow-up training on governance and managerial skills to cooperative board members
Chesiro FCS Technicians and coffee growers cascade training on composting techniques
Khachonge FCS Meeting with YSPs and Technicians and coffee growers training on composting techniques.
CQTs and Lab technicians cupping session in Bungoma county
Bungoma farmers and cooperative representatives visiting Muroki FCS in Trans Nzoia County
Young service providers at Khachonge FCS learning about manure application.
Coffee cupping trainers selection process
Meeting at Khachonge FCS
Meeting at Khachonge FCS, with Community-Based Trainers, mobilizers, and cooperative leaders to discuss the progress of the ARABIKA project and its activities on the farmers' coffee farms.
FGD session Bungoma
Focus Group Discussion in Embu County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally.
Menu FCS
Meeting at Khachonge FCS, with Community-Based Trainers, mobilizers, and cooperative leaders to discuss the progress of the ARABIKA project and its activities on the farmers' coffee farms.
Menu FCS
Menu FCS meeting on governance and leadership training
Menu FCS
Menu FCS First Board meeting with the Sub-county cooperative officer, Supervisory committee and Board members
Bungoma PMC
Project management comittee meeting in Bungoma county
EMBU
Five days ToT Training @ Coffee Research Institute Lot 1 (Kiambu, Machakos, Nyeri, Meru & Embu).
A visit to Embu County during the Introduction of ARABIKA project to the county government.
Cupping assessment in Embu county
nformation meeting Trainers planning meeting in new Kyeni- Embu
Arabika Staff meeting held in Embu
Project management committee meeting in Embu
Cuppers follow up training at Embu County Mill
Embu soil sampling induction session
Special AGM at the New Kirimiri Cooperative in Embu County- Photo attached below
Cooperative performance goal setting for central ngandori cooperative
Embu County Annual Performance Goal Setting - photo attached below
Agriculture and food Authority Field day in Embu County
Central Ngandori cooperative Digitalization Induction training/meeting
Digitilization induction training/meeting held at New Kirimi
Coffee tasting in Embu County
Farm inputs distiribution at New Kirimiri Cooperarive
YSP meeting at New Kirimiri
During the Presentation of the Digital Platform at Central Ngandori .
Unveiling the Arabika Digital Platform in the presence of her excellency Cecily Mbarire MGH in EMbu county
Governance follow up training in Embu County
Planning meeting with Cuppers and their trainers.
Cuppers and Trainers planning meeting @ Central Ngandori Fcs
3. Embu County Composting training by factory technician/manager at New Kirimiri Fcs.
Embu County Cuppers and Trainers planning meeting @ New Kirimiri Fcs
Central Ngandori farmers information meeting
with Lavazza team discussed at length on Circular economy in coffee value chain products.
Embu County YSP Follow up meeting at the New Kyeni Cooperative
Central Ngandori FCS AGM
coffee taking/testing at Central Ngandori FCS
Embu County YSP Follow up meeting at the New Kyeni Cooperative
Embu county YSP Business plan review at the New Kirimiri FCS
New Kyeni, First harvest - Main Crop
At Central Ngandori Fcs Community mobilizer planning meeting.
2- day Cuppers Verification Exercise in Embu County.
Eco-pulper site visit at Central Ngandori Cooperative.
Embu Farmers and cooperative representatives visiting Mutira FCS in Kirinyanga County
ARABIKA Cupping Trainers from Embu County coincidentally met with Uasin Gishu coffee farmers on a benchmarking trip. The team was led by His Excellency Dr. Jonathan Bii Chelilim, E.G.H., Uasin Gishu Governor, accompanied by senior government officials from Embu County.
First Special AGM of New Kyeni Cooperative Under New Management.
Central Ngandori special AGM
A Special General Meeting and governance training taking place at Central Ngandori FCS in Embu County.
YSP training
Central Ngandori Young Service Providers trained in group dynamics and the registration process.
Embu County farmers education field day
Embu County Farmers' Education Field Day
FGD Embu
Focus Group Discussion in Embu County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally.
Central Ngandori special AGM
A Special General Meeting and governance training taking place at Central Ngandori FCS in Embu County.
New Kyeni AGM
New Kyeni FCS Annual General Meeting
Coffee processing
Green coffee processing at Embu ARABIKA Project coffee lab
SIGEP
ARABIKA project at the SIGEP world 2025 event.
MERU
coffee quality training in Meru
CQTs and technicians quality training in Meru
Climate Smart Trainings by CBTs in Meru
Equipping of coffee labs in Meru
Meru Young Service Providers
Meru County Project Management Committee meeting
Katheri FCS for planning meeting on information meeting with CQTs and trainers.
Day 2 and the final day of Meru cooperatives under the ARABIKA project during the governance training
CQT Cupping Verification workshop
During a business plan Review meeting at Tigania North FCS
Business plan Review meeting in Nyaki FCS
Composting techniques training session at Katheri FCS
Demonstration of Composting Techniques at Nduluma Factory, Tigania North FCS.
Meru farmers and cooperative representatives visiting Rung'eto FCS in Kirinyaga County.
Kabati FCS exchange visit to Mukarimu Coffee Estate in Meru County
Lead farmers of Katheri FCS gathered to turn compost manure after the crucial 21-day maturation period, marking a significant step in their sustainable agricultural practices.
ARABIKA staff meeting in Meru County
Project Management Committee meeting in Meru County
FGD Meru
Focus Group Discussion in Meru County exploring branding and marketing strategies for coffee cooperatives. Part of the ARABIKA project’s goal to enhance access to lucrative coffee markets locally and globally.