At Mount Elgon Orchards, our success grows from three simple words — Quality, Responsibility and Fun.
They define how we work, how we treat each other and how we care for the world around us.
Quality – rooted in care
We believe that a happy and motivated team is the best guarantee of quality.
Our people take pride in every detail — from planting to packing — and this pride shows in the consistent excellence of our products.
Mount Elgon Orchards was the first flower farm in Africa to receive the MPS Quality accreditation back in 2012, and we continue to lead in responsible farming. Every process is closely monitored to ensure innovation, precision and freshness, while staying true to our social and environmental standards.
Responsibility – caring for people and planet
We believe quality goes hand in hand with responsibility — caring for our people, communities, and environment. Through the Mount Elgon Trust, our employees and their families benefit from projects in education, housing, healthcare, and agriculture. Beyond complying with labour laws, we foster genuine respect and partnership between management and staff.
Our commitment to the environment is just as strong. We invest in hydropower, rainwater harvesting, recycling, and sustainable pest management to protect the Mount Elgon landscape. Our goal is to achieve a negative carbon footprint and show that sustainability and commercial success can thrive together.
Fun - the spirit that connects us
Fun might sound unusual as a business value, but for us, it’s essential. When people enjoy their work, it shows in everything they do.
You’ll hear it in the laughter from our grading halls, the songs in our greenhouses, the shared lunches and sports tournaments that bring our teams together. It’s the energy that fills our farm and strengthens the bonds between us. Fun creates motivation, connection and pride — and that’s something you can feel in every Mount Elgon product.
“If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.”
~ African proverb