In 2023, George Limiri and his wife Mekenze left the United States with their three children and settled in Meru, Kenya. They moved to give their kids a different environment and connect them with their African roots and extended family.
Since relocating, the couple built a luxurious bungalow on a two-acre plot in their village where they practice mixed farming. Mekenze said Kenya’s peaceful environment was a big appeal for raising their children.
Since moving, George and Mekenze have built two businesses: Limiri Travels, a tours and travel company, and Limiri Coffee. They recently launched their first batch of Limiri Farms Coffee, which is AA-grade Arabica from their farm in the Mount Kenya region.
The coffee is medium to dark roast and sells for Ksh 1,000 for 250g in Kenya, and Ksh 3,700 Ksh 700 shipping for 450g in the US.
George and Mekenze met in Las Vegas in 2012 when George, then a record label owner, was looking for a vocalist and a mutual friend introduced them to Mekenze. What started as a work collaboration turned into a relationship as they spent long hours creating music together.