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In previous years the coffee processing were done traditionally and this did not allow a better yield in quantity and quality. The establishment of the washing station in 2009 now allows better monitoring of pulping technology for drying. The Kigeyo coffee is currently present in all appointments of the quality competition (EAFCA, Cup of Excellence...) Kigeyo washing station located in western province; it is constructed on high level of volcanic region and offers a production of high quality of coffee. Its good location facilitates dispatchment of cherries on time for being processed according to the international standards of coffee transformation. The tropical whether which reign there helps cultivation of Arabica coffee with very good quality. Cultivated on high level, coffee of Kigeyo contains acid and it is rich in flavor. The coffee producers came together in cooperative “KODUKAKI” where they receive bonus as welfare market like cows, goats, bicycles, motorbikes…
CUP OF EXCELLENCE 2011
The coffee of KIGEYO is one of the best of cup of excellence from its establishment as coffee washing station in 2005.
SOCIAL AND GEOGRAPHIC INFORMATION
Latitude: 421 780 Longitude: 980 1986 Altitude: 1900 m
Province: Western
District: Rutsiro
Sector: Kigeyo
Status: Company
Cooperative: KODUKAK:
Certificate: Organic
Members: 2,570
Created: 2005
Coffee Variety: Arabica
Soil type: volcanic soil
Rainfall: 1200-1300 mm
Temperature: 18-19 degrees
Processing capacity: 300 tons green coffee/ year
Transformation system: selection, fermentation, washing, soaking and drying.
Drying tables: 200
Distance to Station: 40 minutes by boat from Gisenyi town
1h on the road Gisenyi town-Kigeyo
Water accessibility: Water from Mountain (Natural water)
Energy Source: Generator.
Environmental protection measure: system of false percolation and use of EM (Effective Microorganism) technology

Contact: RWAKAGARA NZUNGIZE Emmanuel
Tel: (+250)0788353543 (+250)0728353543
E-mail: [email protected]
Web site: http://coopac.com/

COOPAC: Compagnie pour ll'Organisation et la promotion des activites-Café
Po.Box 186 Gisenyi-Rwanda
Tel:250781038607
Cel:+250788353543
Email:[email protected]
Website:www.coopac.com

COOPAC KIGEYO LOT 6

NO Farmers Name
1 Mukabideli Fikili(represenative)
2 Niyomwungeri Jean Paul