Ruli Station

The Ruli coffee washing station, known as Musasa, is located in Gatagara village, Jango cell, Ruli sector, Gakenke district, within the former Musasa commune for which the region is named. Partially funded by the Rwandan Ministry of Defence at its founding, the station began operations in 2004 as our very first washing station, serving 300 pioneer members. Today, it is the largest of the four washing stations owned by the cooperative and also serves as our head office. Perched atop a sweeping hill at 2,100 masl, the station overlooks a stunning network of valleys and rolling hills, just 70 kilometers from Kigali. The area holds enormous specialty coffee potential, fueled by exceptional climate conditions and a deep-rooted passion for coffee among local people. The station is famously known for its iconic mural on the main first building, boldly reading “MUSASA CAFÉ” and depicting farmers working in coffee plots. This artwork stands as a tribute to the dedication and hard work of our member producers and a visual pledge to quality. The coffee grown here is Arabica Bourbon, cultivated by over 2000 small-scale farmers on farms situated between 1,800 and 2,100 meters. Certified Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, and C.A.F.E. Practices, our harvest season runs from March to October, yielding approximately six containers of exportable green coffee each year.