Nestled between River Thuti and River Mumwe in Othaya, Nyeri County, Rukira Factory (as washing stations are called in Kenya) is part of Othaya Farmer Cooperative Society (FCS), which has 14,000 members across 19 wet mills. Rukira itself has 800 registered farmers, with 650 actively delivering cherries. Coffee is grown at high altitudes on the slopes of the Aberdare Ranges, and the main harvest runs from November to February.

The factory processes cherries from more than 670 smallholder farmers in the Nyeri highlands, an area known for its rich red volcanic soil high in phosphorus. The slow maturation of cherries at this elevation, combined with cool temperatures, extends drying times, leading to coffees with deep sweetness and excellent aging potential. These conditions make Rukira a prime location for producing standout microlots.