Kenya Kirinyaga Kamwangi AA

Established in 1982, Kamwangi Factory (as washing stations are called in Kenya) is one of three active processing sites owned by the New Ngariama FCS, located in Gichugu Division, Kirinyaga East Sub-County of Kenya’s Kirinyaga County. The cooperative was newly registered in 1997 after the liquidation of Ngariama Farmers’ Cooperative Society and has grown to 6,000 active members, with 2,500 farmers delivering cherries to Kamwangi. The factory operates alongside affiliate sites Kainamui and Kiamugumo, using fresh water from the Nyamindi River for processing. 

Kamwangi was the second factory established by New Ngariama FCS, followed more recently by Kiamugumo. Unlike many factories in Kenya that struggle with underutilization, New Ngariama FCS has successfully expanded despite declining national coffee yields. This growth reflects the cooperative’s strong organizational structure, traceability systems and dedication to its farmers. 

New Ngariama FCS emphasizes transparency and trust in its farmer relationships, fostering long-term sustainability and ensuring that smallholder producers receive fair pricing and industry support. 

Filter roast

Process: Fully washed
Variety: Ruiru 11, SL28, SL34 
Altitude: 1600-1700 m

Currant. Strawberry. Black tea.