New KPCU PLC is proud to sponsor the establishment of a 3-acre demo farm at Moiben Technical and Vocational College (TVC). This groundbreaking project aims to equip students with hands-on agricultural skills, promoting innovation and sustainability in the coffee sector.
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The Taste of Harvest Competition is Africa’s premier coffee quality competition, organized by the African Fine Coffees Association (AFCA). It highlights the continent’s finest specialty coffees, evaluating them based on aroma, flavor, acidity, body, balance, and overall cup quality.
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Highlights from the 2nd Edition of the AFRICAN COFFEE TRADE FAIR (ACT 2025)! This year’s event attracted 40 direct sale buyers from Japan, Korea, and China, showcasing the growing global demand for Kenyan specialty coffee. A total of 160 micro-lot samples from across Kenya were evaluated by AFA-selected and supervised Q-graders, with the top 30 farms/FCS coffees presented to buyers.
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New KPCU is proud to be part of Africa’s largest coffee trade platform, bringing together over 2,000 regional and international coffee professionals, including producers, traders, and roasters. This year’s theme, Value Regeneration, highlights the importance of sustainability and innovation in the coffee industry.
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Social Protection Principal Secretary Joseph M. Motari, CBS, is committed to enhancing the well-being of vulnerable communities in Migori County. He hosted New KPCU Director Charles Mutwiri Mukarimu and National and County Government officials to explore initiatives promoting sustainable livelihoods.
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New KPCU MD Timothy Mirugi held an insightful discussion with Peter Mbature, owner of Kamavindi Estate, focused on forging a partnership to empower Kenyan coffee farmers. "Our goal is to enhance coffee processing at the primary pulping stage, ultimately improving cup quality and attracting premium prices for clean coffee."
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We had the honor of hosting the Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs, Hon Wycliffe A. Oparanya, EGH, at our New KPCU Sagana branch. Accompanied by the Principal Secretary for the State Department of Cooperatives, Mr. Patrick Kilemi, the CS was welcomed by our Chairman, Daniel K Kiprotich Chemno, and Managing Director, Timothy Mirugi.
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New KPCU is honoured to have hosted Deputy President H.E Rigathi Gachagua E.G.H, Ministry of Agriculture and Livestock Development Cabinet Secretary Dr Andrew Karanja,PhD , Nyeri County Governor H.E Mutahi Kahiga and other esteemed dignitaries at our stand during the Central Kenya National ASK Show.
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The Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs, Hon Wycliffe A. Oparanya, EGH accompanied by PS Patrick Kilemi, visited the New KPCU headquarters at Wakulima House, where he met with the board members to discuss strategies for enhancing the global competitiveness of Kenya's coffee sector.
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Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSME's Hon Wycliffe Oparanya, EGH hosted a team from the New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union (NKPCU), led by Timothy Mirugi, the Chief Executive Officer to discuss strategies aimed at significantly boosting coffee production in Kenya.
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A Historic Day in the coffee subsector as New KPCU signs a collaborative partnership agreement with the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. The Chief Guest, Hon. Simon K. Chelugui, E.G.H acknowledged the importance of the partnership in the ongoing coffee reforms as a move aimed at empowering the coffee farmer by providing sustainable and innovative coffee agronomy practices.
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New KPCU Chairman Daniel K Kiprotich Chemno, M.B.S, Board Members and Managing Director Timothy Mirugi today visited our Tala Coffee Milling Plant.The Board has recommended an upgrade of the plant in order to serve the farmers of Lower Eastern region better and efficiently.
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New KPCU Chairman Daniel K Kiprotich Chemno, the Board of Directors and Managing Director Timothy Mirugi, received a delegation from Colombia at our Dandora Branch milling plant.
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New KPCU Chairman Daniel K Kiprotich Chemno, Director Charles Mutwiri (Mukarimu) and Managing Director Timothy Mirugi today visited our Meru Coffee Mills and were given a tour of the facility.
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Twasherehekea Jamhuri ya Kenya! Happy Jamhuri Day 2023!
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Cabinet Secretary for Cooperatives and MSMEs Development Hon. Simon Kiprono Chelugui, EGH visited our stand at Nakuru Farmers Field Day held at Molo Stadium.
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We are at Kaimosi Agricultural Training Centre for the Nandi Farmer's Field Day exhibition. The theme of the event: Promoting Climate Smart Technology Through Best Farming Practices For Sustainable Food Systems.
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You are welcomed to our stand at Open Mega Business Expo, Thika Stadium. Come and get to learn all you can about the processes coffee undergoes from farm to cup. You will also get to enjoy a cup of premium Kenyan coffee!
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Tune in to catch the full scoop on the State of the Coffee Industry by New KPCU Managing Director Timothy Mirugi on Citizen TV.
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New KPCU Managing Director Timothy Mirugi participated in the Uasin Gishu County tree planting exercise today held in Timboroa Forest. Guests of honour at the event were Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs PS Hon. Susan Auma Mang'eni and Governor Jonathan Bii Chelilim, among other dignitaries and leaders.
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New KPCU Sagana Branch hosted coffee buyers from Belgium, China, Singapore Germany, the United States and other countries for a cupping session of Nyeri region coffees and a tour of the milling and warehousing facility. Managing Director Timothy Mirugi gave them a warm reception and urged them to take the opportunity to engage with the farmers as they are the backbone of the Kenyan coffee industry.
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Nyeri International Coffee Expo 2023 at the Dedan Kimathi University of Technology. It is one of the biggest gatherings of coffee stakeholders and farmers in Kenya. You are most welcome to our stand to learn all you can about our services in the coffee sector.
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The Cabinet Secretary Ministry of Co-operatives and MSMEs Development Hon. Simon Chelugui flanked by State Cooperatives Principal Secretary Patrick Kilemi, was the guest of honour at the Coffee Stakeholders' Consultative Forum Program held at the Safari Park hotel.
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Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has closed a deal with the Java Coffee Company. The deal signed by Gachagua who is in Belgium will now see local coffee farmers start selling their produce to the company.
