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Kenya · Nyeri
Nyeri Ndiaini Natural
315 smallholder producers delivering to Ndiaini Factory
49th Parallel Coffee Roasters
Ndiaini Factory
Field Blend· Natural
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Ndiaini Factory
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The story
Ndiaini Factory is located in the Mukuruweini Sub-County of Nyeri, Kenya, and operates as part of the Rumukia Farmers Cooperative Society. The factory has grown its membership significantly, expanding from 100 to 611 farmers through a focus on transparency and fair payment practices.
Challenges
The factory operates within a region where coffee production requires navigating complex cooperative structures and maintaining consistent quality standards across hundreds of smallholder farms.
Innovations
The factory has implemented a model of rebuilding from the ground up, emphasizing transparency and fair payment to increase its member base and production capacity.
Published coffees linked to this farm
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Research last reviewed: 2026-09-27