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Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (KNCU) is one of Tanzania’s largest and most influential coffee cooperatives, based in Moshi, Kilimanjaro. Established in 1957, KNCU represents over 70,000 smallholder coffee farmers from the Kilimanjaro region. The cooperative aims to improve the livelihoods of its members by offering a range of services, from providing access to high-quality coffee beans to training on best agricultural practices. The region’s climate and rich volcanic soil make it ideal for growing Arabica coffee, which is known for its smooth flavor and aromatic qualities.
KNCU works closely with farmers to ensure fair wages and sustainable farming methods. The cooperative’s influence extends beyond coffee production, as it plays a key role in promoting environmental conservation and community development. Their dedication to quality and sustainability has earned them recognition in international coffee markets.
Kilimanjaro Native Cooperative Union (1984) is a cooperative union registered under the cooperative societies Act of 1982 to produce and export Mild Arabica coffee from Kilimanjaro region in Tanzania. We serve small coffee producer members on the slopes of highest mountain in Africa, Kilimanjaro in the districts of Rombo, Moshi Rural, Hai and Siha. At first KNCU was registered in Tanzania in 1933 under the Co-operatives Societies Ordinance of 1932, together with its 11 affiliated member societie
Our products / services
Coffee production and processing support
Farmer training and education programs
Access to agricultural inputs
Export and marketing of coffee
Environmental conservation initiatives
Community development projects
