🌍 Empowering Rural Farmers Through Export Agriculture: The Shamude Story

How We Create Jobs, Uplift Communities, and Build Global-Standard Farmers in Kenya

In the heart of Kenya’s fertile highlands, Shamude Farm Exports Ltd is more than just a fresh produce exporter—it’s a lifeline for rural communities. While we pride ourselves on delivering premium fruits, vegetables, and flowers to global markets, our greatest achievement is the human impact behind every shipment.

From training smallholder farmers to creating sustainable jobs, we are committed to ensuring that agriculture remains a powerful driver of economic empowerment.

🚜 Training Farmers for the Global Stage

Smallholder farmers are the backbone of Kenya’s agricultural sector, but many face challenges meeting strict international export standards. Shamude bridges this gap by:

• Offering hands-on training in crop quality, post-harvest handling, and pest control

• Educating on GlobalG.A.P. certification and food safety compliance

• Providing access to high-quality seeds, fertilizers, and irrigation solutions

Through these programs, our farmers not only increase yields but also gain the skills to compete in international markets.

💼 Creating Sustainable Jobs Locally

Our operations employ hundreds of people directly and indirectly—from farm workers and packhouse staff to logistics teams and market coordinators.

• Direct employment improves household incomes in rural areas

• Seasonal work offers opportunities for women and youth, reducing rural-urban migration

• Partnerships with transporters, suppliers, and traders create a ripple effect in local economies

🌱 Sustainability from Soil to Shipment

We believe in farming with the future in mind. Our practices include:

• Integrated pest management to reduce chemical use

• Soil fertility programs to maintain long-term productivity

• Water-efficient irrigation systems to conserve natural resources

• Crop rotation to protect biodiversity and soil health

By protecting the environment, we ensure our farms will remain productive for generations to come.

🤝 Community Upliftment Beyond the Fields

We go beyond business to invest in people:

• Sponsoring farmer cooperatives and women’s groups

• Supporting local schools with fresh produce and resources

• Facilitating microfinance access for farmers to invest in their farms

📦 From Kenyan Farms to the World

Every mango, passion fruit, chili, and broccoli head we export carries with it a story of hope, skill, and resilience. When you buy from Shamude, you’re not just purchasing premium produce—you’re changing lives in rural Kenya.

📞 +254 724 901794
📞 +254 724 064972
📧 info@shamudefarmexports.co.ke
🌐 www.shamudefarmexports.co.ke