Coffee Board

Coffee was first planted in Kenya in 1893.There was no statutory control, in the coffee industry, during that time. Individuals handled the marketing of the coffee. Coffee Board was established in 1933 and it\'s role was regulatory. The Coffee Marketing Board (CMB) was established in 1946 and became fully operational in 1947 to cater for the coffee marketing activities The CMB was abolished in 1971 and its functions consolidated with those of the Coffee Board Kenya (CBK).

Our functions

• Formulate policies and rules to regulate and develop the coffee industry in the consultation with the Ministry of Agriculture.
• Carry out registration and licensing of coffee nurseries, growers, pulping stations, millers, marketing agents, management agents, buyers, roasters, packers, warehousemen and auctioneers to ensure adherence to standards.
• Provide advisory services related to coffee production and quality enhancement.
• Collect, collate, analyse data, maintain a database on the coffee industry and document and monitor it through registration of any persons dealing with coffee.
• Represent the Government in international fora in regard to coffee matters.
• Arbitrate in case of any disputes in the industry.
• Encourage environmentally friendly, ethical and hygienic coffee production, processing and marketing practices, in order to enhance quality of coffee and sustainability.
• Identify, develop and promote new and emerging domestic and global markets.