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Karithathi Farmers'
Cooperative Society

4,700 member farmers washing some of Kirinyaga's most sought-after lots in Kirinyaga East since 1997.

01 Society Profile

Rooted in Kirinyaga East's red soils

Karithathi FCS was registered in 1997 and brings together 4,700 farmers in Kirinyaga East. Kiunyu and Kabingara factories wash cherry grown at about 1,640 m. Rainforest Alliance certified, the society delivered 247.3 tonnes of clean coffee in 2025/26.

  • /01 Established 1997 · grower code XAD18 · Kirinyaga East
  • /02 4,700 member farmers
  • /03 Certified: Rainforest Alliance
  • /04 1,640 m altitude
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02 Grower Profile

The spec sheet

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

Grower nameKarithathi Farmers' Cooperative Society Ltd
Grower codeXAD18
Origin / RegionMt. Kenya · Kirinyaga East
Date started1997
Farmers4,700 members
Delivering factoriesKiunyu · Kabingara
Altitude1,640 m
CertificationRA
karithathi — production · 2025/26 Official figures
AA
100,414 kg
AB
115,743 kg
C
16,894 kg
PB
14,202 kg
AA share 41%  total 247,253 kg
Rank by Membership
#10 of 13by member farmers
Rank by Volume
#7 of 13profiled societies, 2025/26
03 Our Factories

Two washing stations

XAD18F01

Kiunyu

1,620 m River Ragati
Cup Profile Floral jasmine, intense blackcurrant, golden honey, vibrant acidity
Station Specs
XAD18F02

Kabingara

1,570 m River Ragati Catchment
Cup Profile Red currant, sweet mandarin, smooth caramel, clean aftertaste
Station Specs
04 Gallery

Life at Karithathi

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Karithathi FCS — The society head officeThe society head office
Karithathi FCS — Kiunyu FactoryKiunyu Factory
Karithathi FCS — Drying beds on the terracesDrying beds on the terraces
Karithathi FCS — The drying fieldThe drying field
Karithathi FCS — Parchment on the bedParchment on the bed
05 Explore More

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