OUR MEDIA SECTIONS

NYERI

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

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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

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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

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A visit by the AICS team in the coffee laboratories, Murang'a county

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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

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KIAMBU

Training on Climate smart in Kiambu county

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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

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A culmination of a one- week training of technicians on coffee procesing and composing that was held at Coffee Research Institute (CRI)-Ruiru

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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

Kiambu PMC

Project management comittee meeting in Kiambu county

MACHAKOS

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Machakos CQTs during the visit by the Italian coffee exper

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Young service providers training in Machakos County

Kambusu FCS mobilizers and CBTs' contract signing.

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Management training on governance in Machakos county

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Coffee cupping training by CQTs at the LECOM lab

Cupping needs assessment exercise in Machakos County

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Ongoing performance goal setting for Muisuni FCS, Machakos

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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

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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

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Performance goal setting Meeting ongoing Chesiro fcs, Bungoma county

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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.

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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.

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Menu FCS meeting on governance and leadership training

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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

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nformation meeting Trainers planning meeting in new Kyeni- Embu

Arabika Staff meeting held in Embu

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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

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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

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

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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.