Since 1964 · Murang’a County
A cooperative rooted in integrity, built for generations
From humble beginnings, Samuru Gituto Farmers Cooperative Society has grown into a member-first movement focused on sustainable coffee farming, fair value for farmers, and meaningful community impact.
Active members
Year founded
Acres at peak
Home county
Our history
From formation to renewal
Samuru Gituto Farmers Co-operative Society Limited is a long-established farmers’ cooperative in Kenya, best known for coffee farming and land ownership.
1964 — Formation
Established shortly after independence by coffee farmers in Murang’a to market coffee collectively and own productive land together.
1960s–1990s — Growth
Membership grew to more than 4,500; peak holdings of up to 1,700 acres.
Early 2000s — Challenges
Falling coffee prices, rising costs, and loan pressures. Members state about 1,200 acres were disposed of through bank processes.
2006 onwards — Disputes
Leadership wrangles, irregular land sales, and court cases over governance and assets.
March 2019 — Court of Appeal
Landmark ruling found certain transfers irregular and ordered parcels returned to the cooperative.
2020s — Revitalisation
Stronger governance, asset recovery, regular AGMs, sustainable farming, and value-addition.
Early success, years of governance and land disputes, and renewed efforts to restore confidence, recover assets, and revive production.
Mission · Vision · Values
What guides our work
Vision
A sustainable, trusted cooperative that uplifts farmers, strengthens families, and builds a prosperous legacy.
Mission
Empower members through fair coffee marketing, training, and value addition; protect assets; invest in community wellbeing.
Values
Integrity, accountability, member empowerment, sustainability, transparency, fairness, and a community-first mindset.
Assets & footprint
Farms, facilities and community spaces
The Society owns and manages properties across Murang’a County. While historical irregular transfers affected some parcels, legal processes and member action have supported the recovery and protection of cooperative assets.
Fertile acreage under revitalisation, with a focus on productivity and quality.
Milling partnerships and value addition aimed at improving farmer returns.
Spaces for meetings, training and member services.
Court rulings and member action have supported asset recovery.
Governance & impact
Stability and member value
The Society is strengthening member participation through regular meetings, transparent reporting, improved record-keeping, independent audits, legal support and asset-title verification.
Training & extension
Seasonal support for pruning, pest management and coffee-cherry quality to improve yields.
Market access
Aggregated produce, efficient logistics and transparent marketing to improve member returns.
Community programs
Education support, youth mentorship and livelihood initiatives for families across Murang’a.
Questions
Frequently asked
Disclosure
Public information
This website summarises publicly available information and member communications. Court proceedings and outcomes are matters of public record.
For official documents, consult the relevant registries or contact the Society. References include the 2019 Court of Appeal ruling, later Environment and Land Court filings, and records of cooperative revitalisation efforts.Meet the people leading the Society
Explore our board, ordinary members, and historical records.