Strengthening production and expanding markets at Cherubet Foods
Mary Maritim’s Cherubet Foods Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya, with the support of PABRA, Sall Foundation and Global Affairs Canada, stabilized production of ready-to-eat bean products in 2026, boosting access to nutritious foods, farmer sourcing, and women’s employment.
- women in agriculture
- women
- nutrition
Strengthening production and expanding markets at Cherubet Foods
Mary Maritim’s Cherubet Foods Ltd in Nairobi, Kenya, with the support of PABRA, Sall Foundation and Global Affairs Canada, stabilized production of ready-to-eat bean products in 2026, boosting access to nutritious foods, farmer sourcing, and women’s employment.
In Kenya’s rapidly growing cities, demand for convenient, nutritious food continues to rise. More urban families are looking for affordable meals that save time without compromising quality, yet many of the most nutritious indigenous foods, especially those rich in iron and zinc, remain difficult to access at scale.
Cherubet Foods Ltd, a woman-led agrifood enterprise based in Nairobi, is working to close that gap. The company processes and packages ready-to-eat bean products. It operates a fully in-house production facility and a direct sourcing model that links the factory to farmers including Abosi Top Hill Cooperative members in Bomet and now to the newly linked Ushirikiano Women Group in Kiambogo, Nakuru County. Today, the company employs 40 workers, 97% of them women and 60% youth.