Salwan Kenya Ltd. is a leading herb farming company located in Kitengela, Kenya, just 30 minute drive from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Established 10 years ago, the company’s quality assurance director has extensive experience in the food processing industry spanning over a period of over 10 years. She brings her extensive expertise and hands-on management approach to ensuring the highest quality standards are met in Salwan Produce’s herb farming operations.

We began by growing French beans and local vegetables like onions and butternut, but saw an opportunity to grow herbs beginning in 2023 to meet the increasing global demand. We started cultivating some of the most popular culinary herbs, including basil, rosemary, thyme, sage and oregano both indoors and outdoors. Our location in Kitengela offers us ideal warm climate conditions for growing herbs year-round to maintain a reliable supply for customers. Our proximity to the airport allows for the timely export of fresh herbs directly to international markets.

To guarantee consistent production and on-time deliveries, we have invested in our own borehole water source and a solar power system, complemented by a generator to ensure reliability. Additionally, in order to maintain freshness, we have a cold storage room with precise temperature control keeping our herbs in prime condition until they are shipped.

The company is globally certified to stringent standards like GlobalGap and adheres to guidelines from the HCDA and KEPHIS in Kenya. A qualified agronomist provides expertise to optimize farming practices. Quality assurance is a top priority, overseen by a dedicated director who monitors all aspects of production, packaging, and dispatch. Sustainability is also core to our operations, with the use of organic manure and a drip irrigation system to save on water.