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About Baho Coffee
Connecting Rwanda's finest specialty coffee with the world, empowering communities, and celebrating the beauty of life.
Vision
Built strong relationships between multi to national corporations in coffee industry, begins with connections between our partners. Make a strong team member; support our farmer's communities by offering them a good price for their harvest.
Mission
Over more than 8 years, BAHO built trust based on relationships with customers worldwide. We adapt our delivery to the way your coffee, whether natural or roasted, provide coffee experiments for preparing of all sorts of great coffee.
Core Values
The essence of BAHO—Beauty, Agility, Honesty, and Openness
B
Beauty of Nature
We celebrate and preserve the natural beauty of Rwanda's coffee-growing regions.
A
Agility, Ambition, and Achievement
We move quickly, dream big, and deliver results that make a difference.
H
Honesty
Transparency and integrity guide every decision we make.
O
Openness
We welcome collaboration, new ideas, and diverse perspectives.
Why Choose Us
At BAHO Coffee, we believe in the power of "BAHO," which means "live, stay alive, don't give up, enjoy life." This philosophy is a reflection of our journey and commitment to resilience, growth, and enjoying every step of the process.
We Believe in People
Our farmers are the heart of our business, and we understand that investing in them is key to ensuring a sustainable future for the entire coffee industry.
We Value Collaboration
Our customers play a vital role in realizing our mission to improve lives—not just within our company, but in the communities we serve.
We Value Hard Work
Excellence is never an accident—it is the result of dedication, effort, and perseverance. Our management team and employees are expected to give their best every day.
We Value Consistency
We believe that hard work produces results only when it is sustained. This is why we put a strong emphasis on maintaining consistent quality, from the farm to the cup.
We Value Excellence
At BAHO Coffee, we are committed to providing the best coffee, the most convenient service, and the highest level of customer satisfaction.
About the Company
BAHO coffee Founded in 2015 but formally launched in 2017, is a major specialty coffee export firm headquartered in Rwanda. We employ about 2,000–2,500 casual workers every day throughout the year, have over 80 permanent staff members spread across our coffee washing stations across the nation, and collaborate with over 16,000 smallholder coffee farmers.
BAHO coffee company empower farmers and enrich our community which reflected in the quality and amazing taste of our coffee.
We process fully washed, Arabica coffee, honey coffee, natural coffee, and anaerobic coffee. We are committed to improving efficiencies in the supply chain with affordable price to thousands of small coffee farmers throughout Rwanda.
We are running more than 15 coffee washing stations located in all potential areas of the country.
Our Beliefs, Commitment, and Policy
We believe in BAHO, which means "live, stay alive, don't give up, enjoy life" because which is the reverse of our history. We believe in people: Farmers are the main source of output, and we must invest in people if we want the business to be sustainable.
We value collaboration, and our coffee customers play a crucial role in realizing our mission to improve both our own and others' lives. We value hard work, and both our management and employees are expected to put up their best effort in order to provide the best possible results.
We value consistency because I think hard work only yields results when it is sustained. We value excellence: We think that our people should have access to the greatest coffee, convenience, and service available.
Characteristics of Our Production Areas
Rwanda's diverse geography gives each region a unique coffee profile
West
Known for its high altitudes and volcanic soil, this region produces coffee with bright acidity and complex fruity flavors.
South
The Southern region is home to fertile lands where coffee takes on a sweet, balanced flavor with hints of chocolate and nuts.
East
Coffee from the Eastern region is more delicate, with floral notes and lighter body, thanks to the region's lower elevation.
North
This area, near the foothills of the Virunga Mountains, produces coffee with bold flavors and rich aromas, characterized by its full body and balanced acidity.
About Our CEO
Emmanuel Rusatira, Founder and CEO of Baho Coffee, works as a consultant for the UN, providing training on best practices to increase the profitability and quality of coffee washing stations in East Africa.
In addition, a qualified Master Trainer of the certification schemes used in coffee processing (RFA, CAFÉ PRACTICES, ORGANIC, FAIR TRADE, 4C) of Coffee Processing and, I do consultancy for the UN to train on best practices to improve both quality and profitability of coffee washing stations in East Africa.
Experience in the Coffee Business
I have been deeply involved in the coffee business for over 19 years. My journey began as a coffee washing station manager, where I gained hands-on experience in the day-to-day operations of processing coffee.
Upon completion of my First Degree in 2005, I returned to my roots and began working as a wet mill manager, and later promoted as a Zone Supervision Manager in the biggest multinational export company working in Rwanda, where I was at last given the position of Head of Specialty, Sustainability & Certification department.
12 years since I joined the industry, I started my own business with one wet mill acquired through a Bank loan, and today my Company owns 14 Coffee washing stations and runs six more from partners.
Over time, I developed a strong passion for improving the livelihoods of farmers in my country, Rwanda. This led me to found Baho Coffee, where I now serve as CEO, working to promote quality and sustainability while empowering coffee-growing communities, improving coffee processing approaches and influencing positive changes to build new reputation of Rwandan coffee on international market level.
Our Impact
16,000+
Smallholder Farmers
16+
Washing Stations
2,000+
Daily Workers
80+
Permanent Staff