The Farm Story
Kamavindi Estate, located on the southeastern slopes of Mt. Kenya in Embu County, was founded in 1958 by John Njiru Mbature, who began with just 100 coffee trees—the limit imposed on native Kenyans during colonial rule. After independence, the family expanded the farm, which today spans 20 hectares with around 10,000 trees of SL28, SL34, Ruiru 11, and Gesha. Now managed by the third generation, siblings Peter Mbature and Gladwell Wanjira, Kamavindi is known for combining traditional methods with modern innovation, including customized fermentations and digitally controlled drying beds. The estate also established the Kamavindi Coffee Lab, offering training and cupping facilities to support local farmers. With its focus on quality and community, Kamavindi produces coffees of remarkable vibrancy and depth, showcasing the rich volcanic soils and high-altitude terroir of Embu.
