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Kii Factory
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Kii Factory
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The story
Kii Factory was originally established in 1965 under the Ngariama Farmers Cooperative Society. Following the dissolution of the Ngariama cooperative, 1,150 of its former members formed the Rungeto Farmers Cooperative Society in 1997. The Rungeto society subsequently reopened the Kii facility, which had been reconstructed and opened for processing in 1995, to serve its members in the Kirinyaga region.
Challenges
The cooperative has navigated significant structural changes, including a complete reorganization of its cooperative society. Farmers also manage small plots of land, often less than one hectare, while balancing coffee production with other mixed farming activities.
Innovations
The factory has implemented sustainable infrastructure improvements, including water recycling systems, composting, and tiled processing channels. They also employ strict quality control measures, such as separating under-ripe and over-ripe cherries, and utilize agronomists to provide guidance to member farmers.
Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-06