Kamavindi Estate

The story

Founded in 1958 under colonial-era limits on native African growers, Kamavindi began with 100 trees. John added 500 more after restrictions were lifted in 1961, and the estate grew over subsequent generations to roughly 10,000 trees.

Challenges

Kamavindi was founded under colonial restrictions that initially limited native African farmers to 100 coffee trees; SEY reports the restriction lifted in 1961.

Innovations

The family is transitioning the estate toward full SL28 planting and establishing a training center for farmers and coffee buyers focused on processing and farm management.