Rwanda | Gakenke | Muhondo

Muhondo Coffee Company is based in Gakenke district in Rwanda’s Northern province. The company operate 3 washing stations: Muhondo and Bukonya in Gakenke district and Bwisige in Gicumbi district. In total they work with over 3,200 smallholder farmers and operate one 10ha estate. This fully washed lot from Muhondo station is sourced from 1,215 farmers cultivating the bourbon variety at altitudes up to 2,200masl.

The washing stations have had a tremendous impact in the local communities, particularly in providing employment for women and youth, as well as supporting farmers with equipment, microfinance loans and clean water supplies.

Muhondo coffee won Rwanda’s Cup of Excellence award in 2014 and came 3rd place in 2015.