Makomboki Tea Factory was constructed between 1979 and 1981 and commissioned on 21st September, 1981.
Makomboki Tea Factory is a leading tea processing factory located in Kigumo Sub-County, Murang’a County, in Kenya’s fertile central highlands. It operates under the management of the Kenya Tea Development Agency, which oversees tea production for smallholder farmers across the country. The factory serves thousands of local tea growers, processing high-quality green leaf into black CTC tea for both local and international markets. Known for its commitment to quality and innovation, Makomboki has gained recognition as one of the top-performing factories in Murang’a County in terms of farmer returns and production efficiency.
Today, Makomboki Tea Factory stands as a model of sustainable tea processing and farmer-centered growth, blending tradition with innovation to maintain Kenya’s reputation as a global leader in premium tea production.
To increase production of Tea per Bush within Makomboki catchment area, improve quality and reduce collection and production cost. Hence enhance the income to the farmers per unit area of production
To be the leading producer of high quality teas in the world.
Situated in Muranga County, Kigumo Sub-County, Kangari Ward, Makomboki Location approx.90Km from Nairobi and 40Km from Thika.
Location: 1oS of equator and 37oE of meridian at a height of about 2160M above sea level.
The factory occupies an area of 19.8 acres
It serves 7246 growers in 173 leaf collection centres. Coded - 59, Uncoded - 114
The area under tea is 1879.27 hectares with a total of 19,228,327 tea bushes.
NATURAL FEATURES:
Ndaka-ini Dam
The Company’s supreme authority is bestowed upon the Board of Directors who authors the corporate policy. However, the day to day running of the Company business is undertaken by K.T.D.A Ltd which is contracted to offer both Management and Secretarial Services.
The Company provides direct employment to about 200 workers most of whom are from the catchment area. The labour level is however variable owing to the seasonality of the tea produce.