Coffee Research Foundation
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Coffee Research in Kenya dates back to 1908 when the colonial government appointed the first the first Coffee Entomologist. Coffee Research Station (CRS) was established in 1944 at Jacaranda Estate near Ruiru and in 194 the Coffee Research Foundation (C R F) was incorporated as a company limited by Guarantee under the companies Act (CAP 486). The Foundation is a state co-operation in the Ministry of Agriculture. It has sits headquarters Coffee Research Station, Ruiru and substations at Koru (Kericho District), Kitale (Trans - Nzoia District), Kisii (Kisii District) and Mariene (Meru Central District). CRF operates a demonstration plot at Namwela (Bungoma District) and several sites located all over the coffee growing eco-zones. Our Mandate Our principal objective at the Foundation as outlined in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are "to promote research into and investigate all problems relating to coffee and such other crop system of husbandry as are associated with coffee throughout Kenya including productivity, quality, value addition and suitability of land in relation to coffee planting and matters ancillary thereto." Our Mission To Research, Develop and Disseminate Appropriate Technologies for Enhanced Coffee Productivity, Quality and Value addition. Our Vision To be the Centre of Excellence in Research and Development for Sustainable Wealth Creation in the Coffee Industry. Our Goal To improve the overall welfare of the coffee growers, create jobs and wealth through enhanced productivity, quality and efficiency in the coffee industry. |
