Every bean tells our story

Our Coffee, Your Way

About Us

Communities Thrive When We All Come Together

We viewed Shantelle’s birth in 2005 with Down Syndrome not as a challenge, but as confirmation of the greatness God had set for her path. Out of this love and belief, Ziwa Farm was founded to secure Shantelle’s economic future. Today, it stands as the luminous manifestation of God’s blessings, shining brightest to our family and community.

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Acres Cultivated

1950

Year Established

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Our community of Persons with disabilities

Our Products

A Taste of Ziwa Farm

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Because when people come together, great things happen.

Shantelle Wangui Foundation - SWF

We established Shantelle Wangui Foundation to equip caregivers with skills that empower them financially and enable us build a community of thriving caregivers.

Shantelle & Friends

Shantelle and her Cerebral Palsy Warriors Family are redefining coffee culture; proving that when diverse abilities unite, communities thrive.

Services

Making Farming Sustainable

Why Choose Us

Choose coffee that stands for more.

Beyond coffee, Ziwa Farm is a movement, weaving together sustainability, inclusivity, and bio-diversity into our brand.

Green Practices

Every practice is intentional, regenerative, and rooted in respect for the land. From shade-grown cultivation to naturally enriched volcanic soils, we prioritize biodiversity and long-term ecosystem health.

Quality & Traceability

Our coffee is delivered with uncompromising standards. Every bean is traceable from our farm to your cup.

Overcoming Disabilities

Recognizing disabilities helps build more inclusive societies that celebrate different abilities. Together we are building a community of thriving coffee producers who are overcoming disabilities by combining their abilities.

Growing Together

Building knowledge, agronomy & post-harvest processing.

Testimonials

What they say about us

We build real relationships with farmers and partners worldwide—based on trust, respect, and shared vision

I am Shantelle, a beautiful young coffee producer who was born with Down Syndrome. We believe that recognizing disabilities helps build more inclusive societies that celebrate different abilities. I have built a friendship with the Cerebral Palsy Warriors Family, and together, we are flourishing in our coffee business because when we come together, great things happen. Together, we are building a community of thriving coffee producers who are overcoming our disabilities by combining our abilities.

Shantelle Wangui Co-Director

Faq

Common Questions

Need More Answers?

Where is Ziwa Farm located

Ziwa farm is located in Nyeri County, Mathira Sub-County, Kenya.

What are the landmark features

The farm is sandwiched between Mt.Kenya and Aberdare ranges, creating an exciting micro-climate for coffee

What is the altitude of the farm

The farm is at 1900m above sea level

How many harvest seasons do you have

We have two seasons: April to July and October to December.

Exciting places to visit

Plenty of wildlife at the Aberdare & Mt.Kenya National Parks where you will see all the big five.

How far is Ziwa Farm from Nairobi

The farm is approximately 126 km away from Nairobi. Roughly two hours by road.

Blog

Catch Up On The Latest Articles

Empowering caregivers through coffee: The story of cerebral palsy warriors CBO in Nyeri County, Kenya

December 6, 2025 Uncategorized

Empowering caregivers through coffee: The story of cerebral palsy warriors CBO in Nyeri County, Kenya

In Nyeri County, Kenya, a group of caregivers of children with cerebral palsy is turning coffee farming into empowerment. Through the Cerebral Palsy Warriors CBO, they’re creating livelihoods, promoting inclusion, and building sustainable, traceable coffee value chains. Read the full article here: https://alliancebioversityciat.org/stories/empowering-caregivers-coffee-cerebral-palsy-warriors-cbo-nyeri-county-kenya

Repetition Is Realization

December 6, 2025 Uncategorized

Repetition Is Realization

In 2019, Esther and her family bought a piece of land in Nyeri for their daughter Shantelle to grow up and become a coffee farmer. Shantelle was born with Down syndrome. She is currently in high school, in less than 3 years she will finish her schooling. After being rejected by many schools for being […]

World Disability Day

December 6, 2025 Uncategorized

World Disability Day

Meet Shantal, an incredible changemaker born with Down syndrome, who shared her powerful journey at the launch of Thrive Pamoja on #WorldDisabilityDay. She spoke about the importance of partnerships and how creating and tapping into opportunities in the coffee sector can open doors for marginalized communities. Her story is a reminder that inclusion fuels innovation, […]