Patrick Kilemi, PS Cooperatives at the coffee cupping event by fairtrade

The Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE), in collaboration with Solidaridad on Friday hosted a transformative coffee cupping event aimed at bridging the gap between Kenya’s small-scale coffee farmers and local and global markets. This initiative not only celebrated Kenya’s reputation for producing world-class coffee but also sought to foster transparency, efficiency, and profitability in the coffee.

The event will presented xceptional coffee varieties cultivated by small-scale farmers.

Coffee cupping serves as a cornerstone in evaluating coffee quality, providing insights into key attributes such as aroma, flavor, acidity, and balance.

This session benefitted farmers by enabling them to understanding quality metrics and better align their production to market demands.

The event sought to forge direct connections between producers and buyers, empowering smallholder farmers with market knowledge and highlighting how quality influences pricing.

By improving access to profitable markets, including the United States and Europe, the collaboration ensures smallholder farmers benefit from transparent trading systems and robust support in:Sustainable farming.

To date, over 10,000 farmers have attained certifications, reinforcing Kenya’s position as a leading supplier of sustainable, high-quality coffee. The coffee cupping session connected farmers to opportunities, with the potential to elevate the Kenyan coffee sector to new heights of success and sustainability.