GACHATHA - KENYA - WASHED

Gachatha factory was formed in 1963 and is located on the slopes of the Aberdare mountain range, Karundu location, Nyeri County about 150km north of Kenya’s capital Nairobi. The factory treats all water in soak pits to ensure no contaminates run into the local waterways, which are a source for drinking water. The community also places great Importance on protecting the indigenous trees that remain in the area, so that the local bird life can be sustained. The main varieties of coffee grown here is SL28, Batian, SL34 and Ruiru 11. The region has deep, fertile well drained red volcanic soils which are ideal for coffee production.