Weithaga Factory
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The story
The Weithaga factory was established in 1969 and is currently operated by the New Weithaga Farmers Cooperative Society. This cooperative serves as an umbrella organization for five distinct factories, including Kianderi, Gakarara, Kahindu, and Koimbi, which collectively support coffee farming families throughout Murang’a County. The society has historically played a central role in managing local coffee production and providing market access for its members.
Challenges
Smallholder producers in the region face the complexities of the Kenyan coffee auction system and the broader national trend of declining production volumes.
Innovations
The cooperative provides its members with ongoing agronomic guidance and technical support to improve crop yields and maintain consistent cup quality. Additionally, the factory implements rigorous hand-sorting of coffee cherries upon delivery to ensure only high-quality fruit enters the pulping and fermentation process.
Research sources & verification
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-06