In the 1990s, the coffee sector was shaken. Dipping global prices coupled with changing weather patterns turned the coffee boom into bust.
But new production practices and a rising demand in key markets, have helped to turn the tide, restoring hopes and livelihoods.
A certification programme by the Rainforest Alliance that integrates agroforestry, water conservation, and biodiversity protection, is bearing fruit.
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Bitter to sweet: The story of Kenya's aromatic coffee
When coffee first arrived in Kenya in 1893, it was an instant success. Having found a sweet spot in the country’s high altitude areas, it would shape the country’s economy and history.
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