Bugisu Co-operative Union Limited

BCU is owned by coffee farmers who are organised in primary societies.^[1] Each primary society keeps a register of its fully paid-up members who elect a committee, which manages society's affairs. Each Primary society is represented by two delegates at an Annual General Meeting. In addition to other functions the AGM elects Board members who in turn appoint and supervise the management team. BCU also operates according to International Co-operatives Principles.

The Arabica coffee in Bugisu grows on volcanic soils at an altitude of between 3800 ft and 14700 ft above sea level. The roasted Arabica coffee beans have a mild sweet aroma and good taste. Arabica coffee is grown on small gardens owned by individual farmers . This coffee is mostly organically grown but in some cases fertilizers are applied.