About Lugari SILC SACCO
Empowering our community through financial inclusion since 2010
Our Vision & Mission
Vision
To cultivate Western Kenya's most robust financial ecosystem where coffee farmers and entrepreneurs thrive through sustainable economic empowerment and premium market access.
Mission
To deliver innovative financial solutions that enrich our members' livelihoods through:
- Specialized coffee farming loans with harvest-cycle repayment
- Collective coffee marketing for premium international prices
- Farm input financing with agronomist support
- Climate-smart agricultural insurance products
Our Coffee Journey
Born from a 2010 gathering of 25 coffee farmers at Lugari's Kiru Market, our SACCO has blossomed alongside Western Kenya's coffee renaissance, now serving 5,000+ members.
First Coffee Collective
Founded with 25 coffee farmers pooling KES 500,000 to secure better drying beds
Coffee Expansion
Launched our Cherry Advance Program, providing pre-harvest financing
Global Recognition
Direct trade partnership with European buyers, increasing farmer returns by 35%
Sustainable Future
Launched carbon credit program for shade-grown coffee farmers
From seedling to export, we grow value at every stage of the coffee journey.
Our Core Values
Integrity
We conduct our business with honesty and transparency
Member Focus
Our members' needs are at the center of everything we do
Innovation
We continuously improve our products and services
Meet Our Leadership
Dedicated professionals committed to your financial success
John Mwangi
Board Chairman
Grace Wambui
Chief Executive Officer
Peter Kamau
Finance Director
