Our business was first established in 2020 by James Finlays Ltd, and most of the team are ex-Finlays employees. We are proud of our heritage with this reputable British company which taught us the power of integrity and real values.

In 2024, the Botanicals business transitioned to new ownership through a private investment and was rebranded as Kijani Botanicals in October of the same year.

Being one of the first organisations to ever try growing botanicals in Kenya, we began by growing Peppermint and Lemongrass. We kept our expectations low, not imagining that much would grow in such a wet climate, but we soon learnt that a lot more grows than we thought.

We are proudly based in Kericho, in the northwestern region of Kenya, and supply a diverse range of premium botanical products to some of the most respected brands in the industry.

Kericho receives over 2,000 mm of rainfall annually, and our light, well-draining red coffee soil provides ideal growing conditions. From a small trial area, we quickly discovered strong crop performance, allowing us to expand our portfolio into the wide range of products we offer today.

Over the past five years, we have continuously refined our growing and processing methods to ensure we deliver products of the highest quality. All our crops are grown pesticide free and are dried using a solar drying system that requires no additional energy—making this critical stage of production 100% sustainable.

If you would like to learn more about Kijani, what we grow, our certifications and accreditations, or how to purchase our products, please feel free to get in touch.