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Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society (FCS) & Factory is one of the oldest in Kiambu and remains committed to transparency and communication. Many of their staff have been working there for decades. In fact, they invite their members to attend auctions at Nairobi Coffee Exchange to witness their coffees being sold and more thoroughly understand how their coffees are sold.
Gititu FCS owns and operates Gititu Factory in Gitunduri, Kiambu. The name “Gititu” comes from the Kikuyu word for “big forest,” a reference to the once-abundant forests in Kiambu.
Founded in 1954, Gititu FCS is one of the oldest cooperative societies in Kiambu. They built Gititu Factory in 1957 and today, the FCS owns and operates 8 factories that serve approximately 5,000 members total.
Vava Coffee is a certified B-Corp with a social enterprise business model that has a network of coffee producers in different regions of East Africa. Vava coffee exports, roasts and consults on coffee value chains and the company aims to contribute to better future prospects for coffee communities, and the industry as a whole.
Located in the picturesque Kajiado county inhabited by the calm yet courageous Maasai community, Vava Coffee work in this atypical coffee growing region to influence and transform communities by providing economic empowerment opportunities using coffee through trade, education and capacity building with a sharp focus on elevating the opportunities for women and girls in these communities.
DETAILS
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We source speciality grade coffee which is fully traceable and ethically sourced. Read more about our ethics.
TIPS
All our coffee beans are roasted fresh and are best consumed within 6 weeks of roast date. Always reseal in our airtight bag and store at ambient temperature.
Giving back
Dear Green make regular donations to charity. This month with every purchase made you are helping us donate to humanitarian aid charities supporting the devastation following the recent earthquakes in Turkey and Syria. This cause is close to our hearts as it is directly affecting the families of some of our customers and of our colleague Kenan.
Our business meets the highest standards of verified social and environmental performance, public transparency and legal accountability to balance profit and purpose. In short, we care about people and the planet as well as coffee!