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Kiangoi Coffee Factory cooperative
Kiangoi Coffee Factory is a wet mill located in the Kirinyaga region of Kenya on the slopes of Mount Kenya. It is operated by the Rung'eto Farmers' Cooperative Society, which also manages the Kii and Karimikui stations. The factory serves over 1,000 smallholder farmers who cultivate coffee varieties including SL-28, SL-34, Ruiru 11, and Batian at altitudes between 1,600 and 1,800 meters above sea level. The facility processes cherries using a traditional washed method, which involves pulping, fermenting, washing, and drying the coffee on raised beds.
Farm: Kiangoi Coffee Factory →History
Kiangoi Coffee Factory functions as a wet mill where local smallholder farmers, who typically manage small plots with around 100 trees each, bring their harvests. It is part of the Rungeto FCS, an umbrella organization that manages processing and marketing for its member factories. The cooperative has focused on rebuilding the local coffee community and maintaining quality standards through centralized management.
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Research last reviewed: 2026-10-04