Nyakuru Farmers’ Cooperative Society (FCS), founded in the village that gave the cooperative its name, owns and operates Kahiriga Factory in Gitugu, Murang’a. 726 farmers, who cultivate SL28, SL34 and Ruiru 11 varieties on small coffee farms of 200 to 500 trees, deliver their cherry to the factory. Nyakuru FCS takes pride in our commitment to quality, sustainability, and social responsibility, and is dedicated to ensuring that their coffee meets the highest standards. Nyakuru FCS supports farmers by sourcing farm inputs and selling them to farmers at accessible pricing. Smallholders selectively handpick only ripe cherry and deliver it to Kahiriga Factory. At intake, the Cherry Clerk oversees meticulous visual sorting and floating, accepting only dense, ripe cherry. After intake, cherry is pulped and fermented for approximately 12 to 16 hours. Following fermentation, coffee is washed in clean water. Then, parchment is laid on raised beds. Workers rake parchment frequently to ensure even drying.