Unearthing potential: From abandoned quarry to organic coffee in Kenya

In the heart of Kenya’s Rift Valley, Jack Melly took on an unusual challenge: growing coffee on land many had written off as unusable. With support from TRACE Kenya and Solidaridad, Melly has successfully transformed the once lifeless site into a thriving organic coffee farm. Today, Melly’s brand, Kiqwetu Coffee Estate, serves as proof that even the most depleted land can be renewed, offering both environmental and community benefits.