Welcome to Gahoyaa Group

About Us

At Gahoyaa Group, we’re passionate about crafting exceptional specialty coffee while championing sustainability and community empowerment in Uganda. We work very closely with small-holder farmers in Elgon /Bugisu region, by providing training and resources to enhance sustainable farming and on post-harvest handling. This ensures premium and traceable coffee for our final product (Fine Café), roasted beans, and green beans supplied to export companies, delivering rich flavors to all our clients worldwide while boosting farmers’ livelihoods

Our commitment to the environment shines through our innovative briquettes, made from coffee waste (coffee husks). These eco-friendly briquettes offer a cleaner, longer-burning alternative to charcoal, reducing deforestation and household carbon emissions across urban and rural Uganda. By turning waste into energy, we create additional income streams for farmers and promote sustainable living, aligning with Uganda’s vision for a greener future.

Join us

Join us in savoring Uganda’s coffee heritage and supporting a sustainable tomorrow. From vibrant Kampala cafes to rural kitchens, Gahoyaa is brewing a brighter, greener world—one cup and one briquette at a time. Explore our products and discover how we’re transforming lives and landscapes with every bean and briquette.

Our Vision

To be Uganda’s leading force in sustainable coffee and energy solutions, transforming lives and landscapes by celebrating our coffee heritage and fostering a greener, more equitable future.

Our Mission

We empower smallholder farmers through sustainable coffee production and innovative briquette making from coffee husk, delivering premium, traceable coffee and eco-friendly energy to communities across East Africa while driving economic and environmental impact.

Our Core Values

Sustainability

We prioritize eco-friendly practices, from waste-to-energy briquettes to responsible coffee farming, to protect Uganda’s environment for future generations.

Community Empowerment

We uplift farmers and local communities through fair trade, training, and income opportunities, fostering resilience and pride.

Quality

We are dedicated to excellence, ensuring every coffee bean and briquette meets the highest standards of craftsmanship and traceability.

Innovation

We embrace creative solutions, turning coffee husk waste into sustainable energy and advancing agricultural practices.

Integrity

We operate with transparency and fairness, building trust with farmers, partners, and customers through ethical practices.

The Team

Meet Our Team

Matthew Cole

Founder

Juan Soto

Co-Founder

Benjamin Shaw

COO

Community Involvement

At Gahoyaa Group, community is at the heart of everything we do. We work hand-in-hand with local farmers, women’s groups, and youth organizations to create inclusive opportunities that drive growth and resilience. Through training, mentorship, and fair trade partnerships, we ensure that our success directly uplifts the people behind every bean and briquette.

We also support rural development by providing clean energy solutions and promoting environmental awareness in schools and villages. By investing in people and the planet, we’re building stronger, greener communities—one initiative at a time.

Sustainability & Impact

Environmental Sustainability

By training smallholder farmers in sustainable practices and post-harvest handling, we help them grow premium coffee, earn better incomes, and access global markets.

Farmer Empowerment

By training smallholder farmers in sustainable practices and post-harvest handling, we help them grow premium coffee, earn better incomes, and access global markets.