NCE AB 1 — KSh 1,240/kg ·
LIVE AB 2 — KSh 1,190/kg ·
AA Top Grade — KSh 1,380/kg ·
Next Auction: Tuesday 20 May 2026 ·
412 Active Growers — 2.4KT Season Volume ·
Avg. Settlement: 5 Days ·
NCE AB 1 — KSh 1,240/kg ·
LIVE AB 2 — KSh 1,190/kg ·
AA Top Grade — KSh 1,380/kg ·
Next Auction: Tuesday 20 May 2026 ·
412 Active Growers — 2.4KT Season Volume ·
Avg. Settlement: 5 Days ·
Buyer Registration Gateway

Access Kenya's finest specialty coffee direct from source.

Register your organisation on the Ahadi Buyer Portal — gain NCE auction access, direct catalogue linkage, and transparent pricing from over 412 active growers across 18 counties.

NCE Licenced Export Ready Fair Trade Certified 5-Day Settlement
256-bit SSL encryption Approval in 48–72 hours Dedicated buyer support
Registration Process
01
Choose Buyer Type
Roaster, Exporter, Trader, or Institution
02
Company Details
Legal name, contacts, registration number
03
Coffee Preferences
Grades, volumes, origins, processing methods
04
Documents & Verify
Business licence, NCE cert, review & submit
Step One

Select your buyer category

Different categories unlock different portal features, auction access levels, and compliance requirements.

Coffee Roaster
Specialty or commercial roasters sourcing green beans for direct roasting. Access full catalogue and NCE auction participation.
Export House
Licensed exporters procuring on behalf of overseas buyers. Bulk purchasing privileges and priority logistics support.
Commodity Trader
NCE-registered traders and brokers with active trading accounts. Full auction floor access and price discovery tools.
Institution / Hotel
Hotels, hospitality groups, and institutions procuring roasted or semi-processed coffee at commercial volumes.
Registration Form

Complete your buyer profile

All information is encrypted and reviewed by our compliance team within 48–72 hours.

Company
Coffee Needs
Documents
Review
Company Information
Legal entity details as registered with the relevant authority.
Must be a company domain email address.
+254
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Coffee Sourcing Needs
Help us match you with the right lots, grades, and grower profiles.
1–5 MT10–50 MT50–200 MT200MT+
10–50 MT per year
Documents & Compliance
Upload supporting documents. All files are encrypted and stored securely. Max 5MB per file (PDF or image).
Click to upload or drag & drop
PDF, JPG or PNG — Max 5MB
Click to upload or drag & drop
PDF, JPG or PNG — Max 5MB
Click to upload or drag & drop
PDF, JPG or PNG — Max 5MB
International buyers may substitute with equivalent tax registration document.
Review & Submit
Please review your application before submitting. Our compliance team will respond within 48–72 hours.
Application Summary
Buyer Category
Company
Country
Contact
Email
Upon approval you will receive your Buyer ID and portal login credentials via email. You can then access live NCE auction results, the full coffee catalogue, and initiate direct purchase orders.
What You Unlock
Live NCE auction participation with real-time bidding
Full coffee catalogue: lot details, cupping scores, origin maps
Direct grower linkage and relationship profiles
Transparent pricing — no hidden broker fees
5-day payment settlement via RTGS or SWIFT
Export documentation support (COO, Phyto, ICO)
Next NCE Auction
Tuesday, 20 May 2026
Approval Timeline
Submit application — immediate confirmation
Document review — 24 hours
Compliance check — 24–48 hours
Portal credentials issued — within 72 hours
Need help? Call us
+254 735 246 246
Active Buyers This Season
87
Registered Buyers — Season 2026
Kenya34 buyers
Europe29 buyers
USA / Canada14 buyers
Asia Pacific10 buyers
Why Source Through Ahadi

The buyer advantage

Direct Farm Traceability
Every lot is traceable to the specific farm, cooperative, and harvest date. Full transparency from crop to cup.
100%
Lot Traceable
NCE-Regulated Trading
All transactions go through the Nairobi Coffee Exchange — price-discovered, audited, and legally protected.
18+
Counties Represented
Fast Settlement
Industry-leading 5-day payment settlement via RTGS for domestic buyers and SWIFT for international buyers.
5 Days
Avg. Settlement
Specialty Quality
Cupping scores above 84 SCA points on premium lots. Full sensory reports available pre-purchase.
84+
SCA Cupping Score
Application Submitted!
Your buyer registration has been received. Our compliance team will review your documents and respond within 48–72 hours.
Reference: ACL-BUY-2026-XXXX