Transforming the Arid Lands
One Bag at a Time
From Kenya's drylands to the world's leading food manufacturers — we deliver premium, traceable Gum Arabic while empowering 15,000 rural collectors and restoring 50,000 hectares of degraded landscapes.
Building sustainable value chains, empowering communities, transforming lives.
Economic. Social. Environmental.
Every kilogram of Gum Arabic we export creates a ripple of positive impact — from empowering pastoralist women in remote drylands to sequestering carbon and feeding communities cut off from markets.
Community Empowerment
70% of our collectors are women
Premium Quality
FSSC 22000 & EU certified
Dukawala System
1,100+ shops feeding 44,000 households
Kenya's Gateway to Premium Gum Arabic
Founded in 2015, Acacia EPZ Limited is East Africa's leading Gum Arabic exporter, connecting 15,000+ pastoralist collectors across Kenya's vast Arid and Semi-Arid Lands to the world's largest food, beverage, and pharmaceutical manufacturers.
Our operations span 9 counties — Isiolo, Turkana, Marsabit, Samburu, Baringo, Kitui, Laikipia, Wajir, and Mandera — with strategic expansion into cross-border sourcing from Ethiopia and South Sudan, positioning Kenya as Africa's most reliable alternative to Sudan.
The East Africa Gum Arabic Corridor
With Sudan's conflict disrupting 70% of global supply, East Africa emerges as the world's most strategic alternative origin. Acacia EPZ is pioneering cross-border trade corridors to unlock the region's 47,000 MT annual potential.
Kenya
OperationalEthiopia
ExpansionSouth Sudan
ExpansionPremium Gum Arabic for Global Industries
Sourced from Acacia senegal var. kerensis — a premium botanical variety prized for its unique rheological profile, exceptional emulsification, and clean-label appeal.
Food & Beverages
Emulsifier, stabilizer, and cloud agent for carbonated drinks, juices, confectionery, and dairy alternatives.
Pharmaceuticals
Binding agent for tablets, encapsulation matrices, and controlled-release formulations.
Cosmetics & Personal Care
Natural film-forming agent for skincare, haircare, and make-up formulations.
Industrial Applications
Lithographic printing, textile sizing, adhesives, and specialty coatings.
Backed by World-Class Partners
Supported by leading development agencies, financial institutions, and research organizations committed to transforming East Africa's Gum Arabic value chain.
Partner with Africa's Most Trusted
Gum Arabic Exporter
Whether you're sourcing premium Gum Arabic, exploring sustainable supply partnerships, or seeking investment opportunities in East Africa's dryland economy — we're ready to connect.
Global Reach
Exporting to EU markets with full traceability
Certified Quality
FSSC 22000, ISO 14001, SMETA compliant
Sustainable Sourcing
Climate-positive, community-centered supply chain