Mount Elgon Coffee and Honey Cooperative Society Ltd. is a dynamic, member-driven cooperative founded in 2017. Our mission is to celebrate the rich heritage of the BAMASABA/GISHU people and share their exceptional coffee with the global market. Based in the fertile volcanic landscapes of Mt. Elgon, our cooperative harmoniously integrates beekeeping with coffee farming, championing sustainable practices and fostering community growth.
Membership:
- Total Members: 952
- Women: 391
- Youth: 157
- Groups: Organized into 11 groups of 25-50 members each, working collaboratively to enhance their farming practices.
Our coffee and honey are produced with utmost care by our dedicated members, staff, following organic, fairtrade, and climate-smart practices. We are committed to preserving the environment while delivering premium quality products.
Our Vision
To empower farmers to enhance their livelihoods by adding value to their produce and achieving long-term sustainability.
Our Mission
To equip smallholder coffee and honey farmers with the skills and knowledge needed to improve production, using a Community-Based Trainer (CBT) extension model that fosters education and innovation.
Our Goal
To expand our market reach, elevate the quality of our coffee and honey, and develop innovative value chains that benefit both producers and consumers.
Our Objectives
- Value Addition: Enhance the value of coffee and bee products to maximize returns for our members.
- Climate-Smart Practices: Promote sustainable farming techniques and provide technical guidance to coffee farming households.
- Productivity Improvement: Facilitate access to affordable, high-quality inputs and financial resources to boost production.
- Collective Marketing: Strengthen collective bulking and marketing strategies to increase market access and bargaining power.
- Income Diversification: Integrate beekeeping into coffee farms to provide additional income streams and ensure food security.
Our Management Team
Our team brings a wealth of knowledge and experience united by a single goal, build a robust business partnership with our customers and farmers
