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Kibirigwi Farmers'
Cooperative Society

9,500 member farmers washing some of Kirinyaga's most sought-after lots in Kirinyaga West since 1953.

01 Society Profile

Rooted in Kirinyaga West's red soils

Kibirigwi FCS dates from 1953, making it one of the Union’s two oldest societies, and counts 9,500 members in Kirinyaga West. Eight factories, from Ragati to Chema, wash its cherry. The society is Rainforest Alliance certified and produced 355.2 tonnes of clean coffee in 2025/26.

  • /01 Established 1953 · grower code XAD07 · Kirinyaga West
  • /02 9,500 member farmers
  • /03 Certified: Rainforest Alliance
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02 Grower Profile

The spec sheet

The official society profile, as supplied to buyers and the exchange.

Grower nameKibirigwi Farmers' Cooperative Society Ltd
Grower codeXAD07
Origin / RegionMt. Kenya · Kirinyaga West
Date started1953
Farmers9,500 members
Delivering factoriesRagati · Ngugu-Ini · Mukangu · Kiangai · Kibingoti · Thunguri · Kianjege · Chema
CertificationRA
kibirigwi — production · 2025/26 Official figures
AA
170,508 kg
AB
147,251 kg
C
18,633 kg
PB
18,765 kg
AA share 48%  total 355,157 kg
Rank by Membership
#3 of 13by member farmers
Rank by Volume
#4 of 13profiled societies, 2025/26
03 Our Factories

Eight washing stations

XAD07F01

Ragati

1,650 m River Ragati
Cup Profile Bright phosphoric acidity, blackcurrant, honey, complex citrus
Station Specs
XAD07F02

Ngugu-Ini

1,580 m River Ragati Tributary
Cup Profile Sweet citrus, blackberry, caramel, lingering chocolate
Station Specs
XAD07F03

Mukangu

1,620 m River Ragati
Cup Profile Black cherry, lime blossom, dark chocolate, brown sugar
Station Specs
XAD07F04

Kiangai

1,540 m River Ragati Catchment
Cup Profile Red grape, golden sugar, juicy acidity, floral finish
Station Specs
XAD07F05

Kibingoti

1,480 m River Ragati Tributary
Cup Profile Stone fruit, sweet black tea, clean finish, raw sugar
Station Specs
XAD07F06

Thunguri

1,590 m River Ragati
Cup Profile Blackcurrant, bergamot, cane sugar, silky mouthfeel
Station Specs
XAD07F07

Kianjege

1,510 m River Ragati Catchment
Cup Profile Red berry, sweet mandarin, brown sugar, balanced finish
Station Specs
XAD07F08

Chema

1,560 m River Ragati Tributary
Cup Profile Blackberry, sweet lemon, silky mouthfeel, floral honey
Station Specs
04 Gallery

Life at Kibirigwi

Kibirigwi FCS — Ragati Wet MillRagati Wet Mill
Kibirigwi FCS — The factory gateThe factory gate
Kibirigwi FCS — Raised bedsRaised beds
Kibirigwi FCS — Drying above the gardensDrying above the gardens
Kibirigwi FCS — Beds under the canopyBeds under the canopy
Kibirigwi FCS — Parchment turningParchment turning
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