MOGENI

Mogeni is a black tea estate located in Ikonge, Nyamira County, in the highlands of western Kenya. The estate is operated by Mogeni Tea Factory and sits at an elevation of 1,778 metres. It is recorded as a supplier to Finlays, one of the established names in global tea sourcing and distribution.

Terroir & Climate

At 1,778 metres above sea level, Mogeni occupies a mid-to-high elevation zone typical of Kenya's western tea-growing districts. Estates at this altitude generally experience cooler temperatures and greater diurnal variation than lowland plantations, factors which tend to slow leaf maturation and encourage the accumulation of flavour compounds. The latitude, straddling the equator, typically supports year-round growth with two principal flush periods corresponding to the long and short rains.

Nyamira County's climate is generally characterised by reliable rainfall distribution and volcanic soils, both conducive to tea cultivation. Estates in this region often benefit from mist cover and moderate sunshine, conditions that tend to yield leaf with good body and colour. The specific microclimate at Mogeni—shaped by aspect, drainage, and local weather patterns—will influence crop character, though such details are not recorded in available data.

Tea Produced

Mogeni produces black tea. Kenyan black teas from estates at this elevation typically offer a bright, coppery liquor with brisk astringency and a clean, malty character. The mid-to-high altitude and equatorial location tend to favour teas with good body and colour, qualities that are valued in blending for both packet tea and hospitality markets. Without detailed production records, it is not possible to specify whether Mogeni's output is CTC, orthodox, or a combination, though CTC manufacture predominates in this part of Kenya.

Supply Chain & Market Position

Mogeni is recorded as supplying Finlays, a vertically integrated tea business with estates, blending facilities, and a global customer base spanning retail and foodservice. Finlays sources from multiple origins and operates a network that includes both owned estates and independent suppliers. The presence of Mogeni in Finlays' supply chain suggests the estate meets the quality and volume benchmarks required by a multinational buyer, and that its teas are likely destined for blending and distribution into international markets.

• Recorded supplier to  Finlays

Operator

Mogeni Tea Factory operates the estate. No additional estates operated by this company are currently recorded in our directory, and further corporate or ownership details are not available in the verified data.

Location & Neighbouring Estates

MOGENI lies at -0.5323, 35.0292 in IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY, Kenya. Its 1778 m elevation is the joint 145th highest of 186 estates we map in Kenya. The nearest estates in the TeaTrade directory, measured point-to-point from these coordinates, are:

• NYARINDA — under 1 km away
• Kipkebe \u0026 Keritor Tea Estates — 2.9 km away · C22 Road
• SANGANYI — 11 km away · Kebirigo
• Kebirigo Tea Factory — 11 km away · Nyamira
• Sasini Plc., Kipkebe Tea Factory — 13 km away · Kericho

Estates at a Similar Altitude to MOGENI

Elevation shapes how slowly leaf matures, so we match MOGENI (1,778 m) with estates within 150 m of its height that are not its neighbours. Each is shown with its own 2025 climate. MOGENI recorded 1,351 mm in 2025, within 5% of the 1,402 mm average across these estates, so altitude explains most of its rainfall.

Estate	Where	Elevation	Rain 2025	Mean high
Kimunye Tea Factory	Kimunye, Kenya	1,779 m	1,178 mm	21.4 °C
Kilkotagiri	Tamil Nadu, India	1,780 m	1,459 mm	20.9 °C
Kanyenya-Ini Tea Factory Company Ltd	KANGEMA, Kenya	1,775 m	1,161 mm	23.0 °C
Jun Chiyabari Tea Garden	Dhankuta Municipality Ward No 1, Nepal	1,786 m	2,160 mm	19.4 °C
Dl Teas Tanzania, Kibena Tea Factory- Njombe	Ninga, Tanzania United Republic Of	1,770 m	1,053 mm	21.6 °C

MOGENI Compared with Kenya

In Kenya, MOGENI is drier than 61% of the others by 2025 rainfall; lower than 78% of the others by elevation; warmer than 80% of the others by daytime temperature. The table sets MOGENI against the 185 other estates we map in Kenya, so you can see whether it is typical for its country or an outlier.

Measure	MOGENI	Country median	Country range
Elevation	1,778 m	1,990 m	821 to 2,790 m
Annual rainfall (2025)	1,351 mm	1,518 mm	754 to 2,070 mm
Mean daily high	24.8 °C	22.4 °C	16.8 to 30.2 °C
Mean overnight low	13.6 °C	12.0 °C	8.5 to 19.8 °C

Observed Climate at MOGENI (2025)

ERA5 reanalysis data modelled for MOGENI’s coordinates recorded 1,351 mm of precipitation across calendar year 2025. The wettest month was March (200 mm) and the driest was February (10 mm). Daytime highs averaged 24.8 °C and overnight lows 13.6 °C over the year; February was the warmest month and July the coolest.

Metric	2025 value
Annual precipitation	1,351 mm
Wettest month	March (200 mm)
Driest month	February (10 mm)
Mean daily high	24.8 °C
Mean overnight low	13.6 °C

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is MOGENI located?

MOGENI is in IKONGE NYAMIRA COUNTY, Kenya, at coordinates -0.5323, 35.0292, at an elevation of about 1778 metres.

Who operates MOGENI?

MOGENI is operated by Mogeni Tea Factory, according to public supply-chain records.

What type of tea does MOGENI produce?

MOGENI is recorded as producing black tea.

Which buyers does MOGENI supply?

Public supplier disclosures record MOGENI as supplying Finlays.

How much rain does MOGENI receive?

ERA5 reanalysis data for the estate's coordinates recorded 1,351 mm of precipitation in 2025, peaking in March (200 mm).

How does MOGENI compare with estates at a similar elevation?

Estates at a similar elevation recorded about 1,402 mm of rain in 2025, close to the 1,351 mm at MOGENI.

Data sources: public supply-chain disclosures (Ethical Tea Partnership member lists, Rainforest Alliance certificate holders and retailer supplier disclosures); climate figures are ERA5 reanalysis modelled for the estate’s coordinates via Open-Meteo (calendar year 2025); coordinates and elevations from geocoded records. Spotted an error? Email [email protected].