LOCALLY ROOTED

GLOBALLY CONNECTED.

Growing together from the ground up.

We work hand in hand with farmers and partners across Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda to build sustainable coffee supply chains from the ground up.

Welcome to NKG East Africa

About us

NKG East Africa is a leading green coffee exporter operating across Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania. We are part of Neumann Kaffee Gruppe – the world’s largest green coffee service group – and we combine global reach with local on the ground presence. We work directly with smallholder farmers and cooperatives to source high-quality coffee,while building sustainable, resilient supply chains from the ground up.

We are present with local teams in:

Our Services

Farm Management

Offering estate management and expert field advisory services to improve productivity, quality, and long-term farm resilience.

Farmer Financing

Providing tailored financial solutions, including microfinance, digital advances, payments, working capital, and investment opportunities that strengthen farmer livelihoods.

Farm Inputs

Supplying high-quality fertilizers and other essential inputs to ensure healthy crops and sustainable yields.

Farmer Services Unit (FSU)

Acting as a trusted partner to farmers and cooperatives through marketing support, financing options, and direct coffee sourcing.

Sustainability Programs

Delivering technical assistance, financing, and certification services that promote sustainable practices, traceability, and fair value distribution.

Origination & Export

Managing transparent coffee trade with expertise in export, logistics, quality assurance, and customized blending solutions for roasters worldwide.

Milling & Warehousing

Offering professional coffee processing and safe, efficient warehousing to preserve quality and streamline supply chains.

Quality Service & Blending

Ensuring every coffee meets the highest standards through daily quality checks and supporting with tailored roast profiles and blend creation.

Driving Sustainable Impact

True sustainability starts on the ground

At NKG East Africa, we take responsibility for building a sustainable and competitive coffee supply chain from farm to export. Everything we do is guided by one goal:ensuring the long-term viability and success of coffee in this region, for everyone. Through initiatives like NKG Bloom and NKG Verified, and with our dedicated local field teams, we deliver real value at origin from the farm to the final buyer.

Blog

Stories, Insights & Impact from East Africa

Our blog offers a closer look at our daily work, ongoing projects, and the inspiring stories that shape our journey. Discover updates from our supply chains, meet the people behind our products, and explore the topics that drive us forward. Stay connected with fresh perspectives and real insights from the heart of East Africa.

  • From local presence to regional strength: the NKG East Africa journey

    Coffee does not travel in a straight line from farm to roaster. It moves through landscapes, cultures, infrastructure and people, each shaping the final cup. In East Africa, these realities are especially diverse. NKG East Africa’s regional model was built by acknowledging this complexity rather than trying to simplify it. This is the story of that journey.

Become part of the team

Check the NKG Job Portal for open positions

Get in touch

Meet the NKG East Africa Team!

  • Marten SieversCEO, NKG East Africa
  • Cariappa NadikeriandaCOO, NKG East Africa
  • Werner GriesselCFO, NKG East Africa
  • Konrad GürtlerCo-Managing Director, Ibero Uganda
  • Christophe BrinkerCountry Manager Tanzania
  • Ted MaberlyHead of Trade, Ibero Uganda
  • Jad BelmezouarTrader, Ibero Kenya
  • Hellen AkumuRegional Head of HR, NKG East Africa
  • Alfonce RotichRegional Finance Controller, NKG East Africa
  • Judy MurimiRegional Head of QC and Food Safety, NKG East Africa
  • Melyne AmollohRegional Sustainability Manager, NKG East Africa
  • Krista MarucaRegional Sustainability Manager, NKG East Africa
  • Eddy NkanaguFSU/Procurement Manager, Ibero Uganda
  • Fracis MagombaRegional Logistics Manager, NKG East Africa
  • Daniel MaguSpecialty Trader, Ibero Kenya
  • Victoria KigoJunior Trader, Ibero Uganda
  • Hamza SenindeSenior IT Officer, Ibero Uganda
  • Larence SsemitalaDeputy Finance Manager, Ibero Uganda
  • Samuel KarikuiQuality Manager, Ibero Uganda

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