About Nyeri Hill Farm

Nyeri Hill Farm is a multifaceted farm located in the central part of Kenya specifically Nyeri County.

A little bit of History

Nyeri Hill Farm is owned and managed by the Catholic Archdiocese of Nyeri.

The farm was established in 1904 by the Consolata Missionaries. In 1914, the Consolata fathers introduced coffee, with the first demonstration plot near the present site of the Consolata Mission Hospital Mathari.

In 1934, the Consolata Fathers installed a dry and wet mill for processing the coffee. They would then export the coffee to back to Turin, Italy, their birth place. The mill is still functional to date.

Coffee is the major farm produce at Hill Farm with a little under 30% of the entire farm being coffee.

The main mission of establishing the farm was to generate income to facilitate evangelization, eradicate ignorance, poverty and disease.

We are a 21st Century Farm
Nestled 150 kilometers north of Nairobi City, in the lush basin between the Aberdare Ranges and the giant Mount Kenya, lies a beacon of agricultural excellence with over a century of history – Nyeri Hill Farm located about 3 Km from Nyeri town where the remains of the founders of the Scout and Girl Guide movements Lord Barden Powel and his wife lady Powel are buried.

This expansive farm covers more than 3,000 acres. It hosts one of the best Teaching and Referral Hospitals in the region, several institutions of learning from elementary to tertiary, and implements numerous agribusinesses, mainly Arabica coffee, tea, fodder, and livestock. Nyeri Hill Farm It remains a cornerstone of the local community and a model of sustainable agriculture both locally and abroad.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

Nyeri Hill Farm offers to the World the Best Highland Coffee of Kenya. It is grown at the foot of Mount Kenya in the heart of Kenya’s Coffee County. Cultivated between 1700 and 2000 meters above sea level, our Arabica Coffee is known for its bright acidity, complex flavors, and smooth finish. Nyeri Hill Farm is one of the oldest and most respected coffee estates in Kenya. We are committed to sustainable practices and support the surrounding communities. Our coffee is grown using traditional methods, and we handpick and roast our beans to perfection. Taste the magic of Kenya with Nyeri Hill Farm’s single-origin coffee.”

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THE ITALIAN WAR MEMORIAL CHURCH

Within the farm precincts is the Italian memorial Church where the remains of SACRARIO DUCA D’AOSTA of Italy rest. Sacrario Duca D’aosta was the next line to Italian throne but he met his death during the Second World War in 1942. Remains of many other prisoners of the 2rd World war are preserved here.

THE FARM IN NUMBERS

TOTAL SIZE OF FARM IN ACRES

ACRES OF COFFEE

ACRES OF FODDER

ACRES OF TEA

ACRES OF FORESTRY

HEADS OF LIVESTOCK

PERMANENT STAFF

SEASONAL WORKERS

CASUAL WORKERS

INSTITUTIONS

Within the farm’s precincts, there are over 23 Institutions which include Schools and Colleges, Hospital, Seminaries and early childhood education facilities.

While coffee remains at the heart of Hill Farm, diversification has been key to our growth. We cultivate 120 acres of tea and rear dairy cows, beef cattle, sheep, goats, and pigs, alongside various crops like maize, wheat, barley, and canola. Future plans include expanding into aquaculture and apiary operations, ensuring a sustainable and resilient farm capable of meeting future demands. The Board’s strategic focus is to transition Hill Farm into a Special Economic Zone. This vision includes various strategies for social and economic impact: