KTDA-managed tea factory established in 1976.
Kapkoros Tea Factory PLC serves small-scale tea farmers in Bomet County and surrounding regions through a trusted factory, buying centre network, and farmer services programme.
A highland factory built around farmer scale.
Located in Bomet County, Kapkoros is 15 km from Bomet Town along the Bomet-Litein Road — 344 km from Nairobi via Nakuru, and 284 km via Narok. The catchment sits at 1,540–2,100 m above sea level, providing ideal growing conditions for quality Kenyan tea.
Kapkoros at a glance
Key factory and farmer metrics from the Bomet highland catchment.
Vision
To be a credible, efficient, and quality-driven highland tea factory serving farmers and buyers with integrity and long-term reliability.
Mission
To process quality tea, support farmer livelihoods, and strengthen buyer confidence in Kapkoros as a trusted Kenyan tea origin.
Values
Quality, farmer service, accountability, sustainability, and the commercial reliability that serious tea buyers expect.
Board of Directors
The Board provides governance oversight for Kapkoros Tea Factory PLC. Director details are presented for corporate governance context only.
Robert K. Rono
Chairman & Director
Leonard K. Korir
Vice Chairman & Director
David K. Korir
Director
Kipkorir J. Chepkwony
Director
Kipngeno Rono
Director
Simion Mutai
Director
Benard K. Koech
Director
Factory roles aligned to operations and buyer readiness.
Kapkoros management covers factory processing, quality and food safety, field services, finance, and ICT — structured for credible operations and buyer engagement.
Factory Unit Manager
Overall factory coordination, operational oversight, and stakeholder management.
Production Manager
CTC processing, factory throughput, and made-tea output management.
Factory Accountant
Financial controls, farmer payment administration, and management reporting.
Quality & Food Safety Lead
ISO and certification compliance, food safety systems, and buyer confidence assurance.
Field Services Coordinator
Grower support, buying centre operations, and field extension services.
ICT & Data Clerk
Data management, operational records, and system support for factory functions.
Certifications
Kapkoros holds Fair Trade, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 22000:2018, and Rainforest Alliance certifications — signals that support the factory's quality, food safety, and sustainability profile for buyers and regulators.
Location & Catchment
The factory is situated on Bomet-Litein Road, 15 km from Bomet Town. The buying centre network supports farmer access across the full catchment, with the Kamogoso satellite factory referenced in relevant internal management contexts.