A Kenyan herb house with a world on its plate.
Thyme Machine started in 2019 with one hectare of thyme in Kenya's highlands and a stubborn idea: that African soil can feed the world's finest kitchens. Today we grow, pack and export across 15+ markets — without ever leaving that idea behind.
What we stand for.
Our mission: to grow Kenya into the world's most trusted source of aromatic culinary herbs — one farm, one flight, one market at a time.
Aroma first
We harvest when essential oils peak, grade by aroma, and refuse anything that won't impress a chef.
Traceability
Every batch carries a QR code from field to flight. If a question arises, we answer in minutes, not weeks.
Farmer equity
350+ contracted growers share training, inputs and above-market prices — their success is our supply.
Cold chain promise
Unbroken 2°C from packhouse to pallet. If temperature logs break, the consignment doesn't ship.
Seven years of growing.
- '19
First hectare of thyme
Founded in Nairobi with a single farm plot in Kiambu County and a trial export to Dubai.
- '20
Gulf markets open
First UAE and Saudi contracts signed; packhouse upgraded with hydro-cooling line.
- '22
Europe on the map
GlobalG.A.P. certification and first air-freight programs into the UK, Germany and the Netherlands.
- '24
Beyond herbs
Horticultural range launched — chilies, avocados and hydroponic greens join the catalog.
- '26
15+ markets, 120+ farms
Today: weekly air and sea programs, solar-powered packhouse, and a growing family of growers.
Standards that open borders.
Exporting fresh produce means earning trust with every regulator, auditor and buyer. We hold the certifications that matter to international markets — and the paperwork to prove it on every consignment.
GlobalG.A.P.
Good agricultural practice
HACCP
Packhouse food safety
KEPHIS
Phytosanitary clearance
Organic & MRL
Residue monitoring program
From our hands to yours.
A team of agronomists, cold-chain engineers and export specialists — plus 350+ growers who make every harvest possible.
Agronomy & growing
Field agronomists visit every partner farm weekly, advising on soil health, pest control and harvest timing.
Packhouse & cold chain
Grading, hydro-cooling and temperature-logged palletising, executed by a trained packhouse crew.
Export & trade
Our trade desk handles documentation, customs and freight so your consignment clears without delay.
Come grow with us.
Whether you're an importer, distributor or restaurant group, we'd love to show you what Kenyan highland herbs can do.