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Sasini PLC

Sasini PLC is a publicly listed Kenyan agribusiness on the Nairobi Securities Exchange, with over 6,000 shareholders, the majority of whom are Kenyans. Founded as a tea and coffee company, Sasini has grown into a fully integrated agribusiness specializing in high-value crops, processing, and value addition for both local and international markets.

The company’s core operations include the cultivation and processing of tea, coffee, avocados, and macadamia nuts. Sasini manages tea warehousing facilities in Mombasa and coffee milling operations in Kiambu, supporting its retail and export markets. The company has built state-of-the-art facilities for macadamia nut processing and avocado export, reflecting its commitment to high-quality, globally competitive products.

Sasini’s strategic growth has been shaped by diversification, beginning with its acquisition of Kipkebe Tea Estate in 1964 and Mweiga Coffee Estate thereafter. Over time, the company expanded into branded tea and coffee products for the retail sector and developed modern processing capabilities to enhance value addition.

The company is committed to sustainability, ethical operations, and community engagement. Sasini’s initiatives include responsible environmental management, social investment in education and infrastructure, and alignment with good governance practices.

Today, Sasini PLC is recognized as one of Kenya’s leading agribusinesses, combining decades of operational experience with modern processing and marketing capabilities. Its integrated model positions the company as a regional pacesetter in the growing, processing, and marketing of quality agricultural products, providing a benchmark for operational efficiency, innovation, and market-oriented agribusiness in Kenya and across Africa.