Built by people who understand freight, farming, and freshness
We started as a small coordination service for local farms and grew into a full logistics partner for African fresh produce exports.
From three farms to a continent-wide network
Bravair was founded to solve a simple but persistent problem: growers with excellent produce had no reliable way to reach international buyers, and exporters struggled to find consistent, quality-assured supply. We started by coordinating cargo for a handful of vegetable farms near Nairobi, and as trust grew, so did our network.
Today we manage cold chain logistics, documentation, and farmer sourcing for exporters and buyers across 28 markets, while staying true to the same principle: freshness and trust are the product, logistics is how we deliver it.
To move fresh produce from African farms to global markets without compromising quality, speed, or trust — for every grower and every buyer we work with.
To be the most trusted logistics partner connecting African horticulture and floriculture to the world.
Core Values
Integrity
We handle every shipment and every partnership honestly, with clear communication at every step.
Reliability
Harvest windows and flight schedules don't wait — neither do we. Consistency is the product.
Quality
From grading to cold storage, we protect the quality your buyers and your reputation depend on.
Partnership
We succeed when our growers, exporters, and buyers succeed — the relationship outlasts the shipment.
The team behind the coordination
Brian Kareko
Founder & CEO
20+ years in African horticulture export logistics.
Brian Kareko
Head of Operations
Oversees cold chain, sourcing, and freight coordination.
Papius
Head of Compliance
Manages certifications, permits, and customs relationships.
Milestones
- 12015
Bravair Founded
Started as a small export coordination service for three vegetable farms near Nairobi.
- 22017
First Major Shipment
Delivered our first consolidated air freight shipment of mixed vegetables to the Netherlands.
- 32019
GlobalGAP Certification
Achieved GlobalGAP-aligned handling standards, opening EU retail supply chains.
- 42021
Floriculture Division Launched
Expanded into cut flower export logistics, adding cold storage capacity for stems.
- 52023
Farmer Sourcing Program
Launched the formal farmer vetting and matching program now serving 450+ growers.
- 62025
28 Export Markets
Grew to serve buyers across Europe, the Middle East, Asia, and Russia.