2025 Guide to Licensed Coffee Brokers in Kenya
Kenya’s coffee industry relies on licensed brokers to facilitate transparent and efficient trading at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange (NCE). These brokers act as intermediaries, representing coffee growers or cooperatives in the auction process. The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) oversees the licensing and regulation of these brokers to ensure fair trade practices.
As of 2025, there are 15 authorized coffee brokers operating in Kenya. Below is the complete list:
CMA-Licensed Coffee Brokers (2025)
- Meru County Coffee Marketing Agency Limited
- Kipkelion Brokerage Company Limited
- Muran’ga County Coffee Dealers Company Limited
- United Eastern Kenya Coffee Marketing Agency
- Mt. Elgon Coffee Marketing Agency
- Embu Coffee Farmers Marketing Agency Limited
- Kinya Coffee Marketing Agency Limited
- Alliance Berries Limited
- Kiambu Coffee Marketing Company
- Bungoma Union Marketing Agency Limited
- New Kenya Planters Co-operative Union PLC
- KCCE Marketing Agency Limited
- Baringo Kawa Brokerage Company Limited
- Meru South Coffee Marketing Company Limited
- Kirinyaga Slopes Coffee Brokerage Company Limited
Regulatory Oversight by CMA
The Capital Markets Authority (CMA) ensures compliance and fair trading practices. For inquiries or verification, contact:
- Address: Embankment Plaza, 3rd Floor, Longonot Road, off Kilimanjaro Avenue, Upperhill, Nairobi
- Phone: +254 722 207767, +254 20 2264000
- Email: [email protected]
Why This Matters
Kenyan coffee is globally renowned for its quality, and the Nairobi Coffee Exchange plays a pivotal role in connecting producers with international buyers. Licensed brokers ensure:
- Fair pricing through competitive auctions
- Transparent transactions under CMA oversight
- Efficient market access for small-scale growers
