The National Coffee Cooperative Union (NACCU) convened a crucial meeting with the Bungoma County Coffee Cooperative Union to discuss the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) and its significance for Kenya’s coffee sector.
The session focused on sensitizing member cooperatives about the EUDR framework, which aims to ensure that coffee and other commodities entering the EU market are not linked to deforestation.
NACCU’s partner, DIMITRA, participated in the meeting, highlighting how digital traceability tools can help farmers demonstrate compliance, enhance transparency, and secure access to international markets.
This engagement marks another step in NACCU’s ongoing commitment to sustainable coffee production, cooperative empowerment, and farmer-centered innovation.
The National Coffee Cooperative Union (NACCU) recently held a fruitful meeting with the Mt. Elgon Coffee Cooperative Union to discuss the implementation and implications of the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR) on coffee production and exports.The meeting provided a vital platform for dialogue on how cooperative unions can align their operations with the EUDR framework while ensuring farmers remain empowered and sustainable coffee production is maintained.
Representatives from DIMITRA, a key partner organization working closely with NACCU, also participated in the discussions. Their presence reinforced the importance of collaboration in strengthening traceability systems, promoting sustainable land use, and ensuring smallholder farmers are not left behind in the new compliance landscape.Through this engagement, NACCU continues to play a central role in advocating for cooperative-led solutions and ensuring its member unions—such as Mt. Elgon Coffee Cooperative Union—are well-equipped to navigate the evolving international coffee trade environment.
Together, NACCU, its partners, and member unions are committed to promoting sustainability, transparency, and farmer empowerment within Kenya’s coffee value chain.
The National Coffee Cooperative Union (NACCU) held a consultative meeting with the Trans Nzoia Coffee Cooperative Union to discuss preparedness for the European Union Deforestation Regulation (EUDR).The meeting brought together cooperative leaders, farmers, and partners to deliberate on how coffee cooperatives can align with EUDR requirements, which emphasize sustainability, transparency, and traceability in agricultural production.
During the engagement, NACCU emphasized its commitment to supporting member cooperative unions in understanding and implementing environmentally responsible practices that safeguard both livelihoods and ecosystems. The discussions focused on how cooperatives can adapt to new global standards while maintaining the integrity and competitiveness of Kenyan coffee in international markets.
Also in attendance was DIMITRA, one of NACCU’s key partners, who showcased digital innovations designed to assist cooperatives in mapping farms, improving data collection, and enhancing compliance with sustainability regulations. Their presentation highlighted how technology can bridge information gaps and empower farmers with real-time tools for better farm management and traceability.Speaking during the session, representatives from both NACCU and Trans Nzoia Coffee Cooperative Union reiterated the importance of collaboration and capacity-building to ensure farmers are well-prepared for evolving market demands.
This meeting marks another step in NACCU’s ongoing efforts to promote sustainable coffee production, strengthen cooperative networks, and ensure that Kenyan coffee continues to thrive in environmentally conscious global markets.
