For Farmers
Better markets, fairer financing, stronger farms.
Mwanyi Kapito Ventures connects smallholder coffee farmers to global investors and premium buyers. You get affordable finance, a reliable market, and clear visibility into how every shilling moves.
Farmers are the heart of the MKV model.
Our investment model starts in the village, not the boardroom. Without farmers, there is no coffee, no impact, and no returns. That’s why our structure is built to reward quality production, long–term relationships, and fair outcomes for households.
You grow the value
Your trees, labour, and knowledge turn land into income. We recognise that value and treat you as a partner, not a cost.
You shape the story
Farmer profiles, cooperative data, and traceable batches mean buyers see who produced the coffee they enjoy.
You share in the upside
As performance improves, you benefit through better prices, performance bonuses, and stronger links to premium markets.
What MKV offers farmers
We partner with cooperatives and farmer groups so that households can access finance, training, and markets in a simple, structured way. Everything is recorded digitally, so you know where you stand.
Our model is designed for smallholders: seasonal income, changing weather patterns, and the realities of farming life in Uganda.
Finance & Inputs
Affordable capital for your farm
Access working capital, seedlings, fertiliser, and post–harvest tools through your cooperative. Repayments are scheduled around harvest, not monthly salary cycles.
Markets & Pricing
A reliable buyer and clearer prices
We sign agreements with your cooperative and buyers so you have more predictable demand. Prices and deductions are documented, so you can see how the final figure is calculated.
Training & Support
Climate–smart, quality–driven support
Through partners, we support agronomy training, climate–smart practices, and quality control so that your coffee can compete in higher–value markets.
How the partnership works
We work through cooperatives and organised farmer groups. The exact process can change by region, but the core steps stay the same.
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Join via your cooperative
Your cooperative or farmer group partners with MKV and shares a list of interested members.
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Digital profiling
We capture basic details about your household, farm size, trees, and yields and assign you a digital farmer ID.
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Finance & support
Inputs and working capital are advanced through the cooperative, with clear records of quantities and value.
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Harvest, delivery & payment
Coffee is collected, graded, and assigned to traceable batches. After sales, loan amounts are repaid and net income is paid to you.
In the background, our traceability system links your coffee to batches that investors can see. That data helps attract long–term capital into your community.
Traceability that works in your favour.
Every lot of coffee that passes through MKV is grouped into a batch with a unique code. Behind that code are real farmers, cooperatives, and villages – not just numbers on a spreadsheet.
- • Batch codes link to your cooperative and the approximate number of farmers who contributed.
- • Payment flows are recorded digitally, so you can see how much went to loan repayment and how much reached you as income.
- • Investors see performance at batch level, which helps justify better prices and long–term commitments.
Our aim is simple: remove guesswork and show clearly how your work turns into value, from the tree to the final cup.
Example
A traceable batch from your cooperative
Batch code: MKV-UG-24-031
Cooperative: Kigezi Highlands Farmers' Coop
Households: 126
Status: Sold – awaiting final payout
In the live system, this batch would be linked to your cooperative records and payment history. This is just an illustration of what investors and partners see.
How MKV compares to the traditional route
We can’t fix every problem in the value chain, but we can improve some of the biggest pain points: uncertainty, price opacity, and weak bargaining power.
Traditional middleman route
- • Prices change without clear explanation.
- • Weighing and quality grading may not be transparent.
- • Limited access to finance beyond informal lenders.
- • Hard to plan long–term because markets are unpredictable.
Working with Mwanyi Kapito Ventures
- • Documented pricing and clear deductions.
- • Agreements through your cooperative, not just one buyer.
- • Access to structured finance and inputs.
- • Long–term view: improving yields, quality, and incomes.
Questions farmers often ask
Details vary by region and cooperative. These answers give a general picture. We always explain specifics before any agreement is signed.
Do I join as an individual farmer or through a group?▸
We work through cooperatives and organised farmer groups. If you are not yet in a group, we can discuss options with local partners so that you are not isolated.
Is Mwanyi Kapito Ventures a bank?▸
No. We are an investment and impact platform. We mobilise capital from investors and work with financial and cooperative partners so that farmers can access fairer finance and markets.
Do I need a smartphone or internet access?▸
A smartphone helps, but it is not mandatory. Many records are managed at cooperative level, and we use SMS or group leaders to share key updates.
What happens if my harvest is lower than expected?▸
We plan conservatively and work with your cooperative to manage risk. If yields drop because of factors like weather, we review repayment schedules rather than forcing unrealistic payments.
Can women and youth farmers participate?▸
Yes. Our model is intentionally gender–responsive and youth–inclusive. We encourage cooperatives to make sure women and young farmers are fully included in training, finance, and decision–making.
Still unsure how MKV would work with your community? We’re happy to talk it through.
Contact the MKV team