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🇰🇪Kenya

Patrick Mathagu

Patrick Mathagu is a coffee producer based in the Kirinyaga region of Kenya. He manages the Mamuto farm, continuing the legacy of high-quality coffee production established by his late father, Walter Mathagu.

Farm: Mamuto →

History

The Mamuto farm has maintained a long-standing relationship with George Howell Coffee, which has sourced coffee from the estate since 2006. Walter Mathagu was recognized as a pioneer of quality small-farm coffee in Kenya, and Patrick has continued this tradition of excellence since taking over operations.

Published coffees linked to Patrick Mathagu

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Research sources & verification

These source links were recorded for this producer profile. They provide a way to check the documented claims; the links do not independently establish each person's identity, current farm relationship or coffee lot.

Research last reviewed: 2026-09-28

  1. Source 1: georgehowellcoffee.com
  2. Source 2: georgehowellcoffee.live
  3. Source 3: georgehowellcoffee.com
  4. Source 4: georgehowellcoffee.com