Kagumo Factory has been processing coffees grown and harvested from the healthy deep red volcanic soils, vibrant in colour and rich in phosphorous, for a long time. But the infrastructure has been around much longer. Originally opened as a sisal factory in the mid 1950’s, this factory used to process sisal fibers from an agave plant. Today, it is represented by many cooperative societies including the Aguthi Farmers Cooperative Society, and processes both traditionally natural and washed style coffees.

 

The Aguthi Farmers Cooperative Society at the Kagumo Factory represent 501 farmer members, of which 175 are women. Across a wonderful 186 acres, this factory processes coffee harvested from over 100,000 trees, varying from SL varieties, to ruiru II and heirloom. Because of the rich red soils with good natural drainage, an average temperature floating between 15-27ºC and 1090mm of rainfall each year, these trees grow hardy, yet sweet and mature cherries that shine with the classic flavors of Kenyan coffee.

 

The Kagumo Factory has received awards for best grading and highest harvest production in the late 90’s, and continue to produce beautiful profiles today.