Partnerships

Building Sustainable Value Chains Together

We collaborate with industry leaders, development organizations, government agencies, and 15,000+ community collectors to create lasting impact across the Gum Arabic value chain.

European Industry Partners

We supply premium Gum Arabic to leading food, beverage, and pharmaceutical companies across the European Union. Our long-term partnerships are built on consistent quality, reliable supply, and shared sustainability values.

  • Long-term supply agreements
  • Consistent quality delivery
  • Full product traceability
  • Shared ESG objectives

Development Organizations

International development partners support our community programs through structured co-investment, helping us scale impact across 9 ASAL counties in Kenya and into the broader East African region.

  • develoPPP co-investment
  • Capacity building
  • Financial inclusion
  • Gender empowerment

Government & Research

We work closely with Kenya Forest Service, KEFRI, and county governments to ensure sustainable practices and support policy development for the Gum Arabic sector.

  • Policy advocacy
  • Research collaboration
  • Extension services
  • Regulatory compliance

Community Partners

Over 150 Community Based Organizations and 30+ SACCOs form the backbone of our sourcing network, organized into producer groups across 9 counties.

  • Producer groups
  • Savings cooperatives
  • Women's groups
  • Youth enterprises
Strategic Investment

develoPPP Partnership: Scaling for Impact

Through a strategic co-investment partnership with GIZ develoPPP, we are scaling operations from 600 MT to 3,000 MT annually — a 5x increase that will transform the livelihoods of over 50,000 households by Year 3.

Strategic Co-Investment

Public-Private Partnership

A structured public-private partnership combining company investment with development funding to build sustainable supply chain infrastructure across 9 ASAL counties.

Sustainable Sourcing & Collection
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Processing & Quality Infrastructure
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Community Development Programs
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Market Development & Traceability
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3,000
MT Target (Year 3)
50K+
Households Impacted
Community engagement team meeting with collectors
Community meeting with women collectors in Samburu
Our Network

Key Collaborations

Our partnerships span government, research, finance, and development sectors, creating a robust ecosystem for sustainable Gum Arabic sourcing.

EU & GIZ Development Finance

EU-funded initiatives and GIZ develoPPP partnership supporting sustainable supply chain development and community empowerment.

Research Institutions

Kenya Forestry Research Institute (KEFRI) and Wyss Academy providing technical advisory on sustainable harvesting and tree management.

FCDO & Swisscontact

UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Swisscontact supporting financial inclusion and community development programs.

EU Vice President Borrell inspecting gum from ASAL collectors
EU Vice President Borrell visiting Isiolo bulking centre

EU Vice President Josep Borrell visiting our operations in Isiolo County

Our Partners

Trusted By Leading Organizations

We are proud to work alongside world-class development partners, financial institutions, and government agencies.

Development Partners

European Union
UK FCDO
GIZ
Wyss Academy
Swisscontact

Government & Research Partners

Kenya Forest Service
Kenya Forestry Research Institute

Financial Partners

Kenya Commercial Bank
Partnership Value

Why Partner With Us

We offer unique value propositions for commercial and development partners alike.

For European Buyers

  • 1
    Certified, traceable supply meeting EU EUDR regulations
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    Sustainability credentials enhancing ESG profiles
  • 3
    Quality consistency through belt-based sourcing protocol
  • 4
    Diversified, stable origin with political stability
  • 5
    Partnership with an impactful social enterprise

For Development Partners

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    Scalable model for rural economic development
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    Measurable impact metrics and transparent reporting
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    Strong local implementation capacity across 9 counties
  • 4
    Gender-inclusive programming (70% women beneficiaries)
  • 5
    Environmental co-benefits and carbon sequestration

Become a Partner

Whether you're a buyer seeking sustainable supply or an organization looking to create impact, we'd love to explore partnership opportunities.

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