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Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society
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Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society
Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society is one of the oldest coffee cooperatives in Kiambu, Kenya, established in 1954. The society owns and operates eight factories, including the Gititu Factory which was built in 1957 and serves approximately 5,000 smallholder members. The name Gititu translates to big forest in the local Kikuyu language, referencing the region's historical landscape. The cooperative is noted for its commitment to transparency, inviting its members to attend coffee auctions at the Nairobi Coffee Exchange to better understand the sales process.
Farm: Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society →History
Founded in 1954, Gititu FCS is among Kiambu's oldest coffee cooperative societies. Trade records place Gititu Factory near Githunguri and document its long-running role in processing member coffee.
Published coffees linked to Gititu Farmers Cooperative Society
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-09