Coffee direct sales facilitators in Kenya

In a direct sale, a registered grower, cooperative, estate or grower miller sells its own clean coffee to an overseas buyer or a local roaster without going through the auction. A sample goes to the exchange for quality and price discovery, and the price must compare favourably with exchange prices. Facilitators find buyers and help growers arrange these sales. A buyer’s licence does not cover direct sales.

This list comes from proposed grants of licence published in the Kenya Gazette since August 2025. Each notice gives the public 14 days to object, and a licence is only issued once the applicant meets the requirements of the coffee regulations. A listing here does not confirm that a licence was issued. Check with the Coffee Board of Kenya before you sign a contract.