Ngurueri was built in 1975 and lies 1760m above sea level on the expansive slopes of Mt Kenya region. The factory was built to serve farmers in Kavutiri, Kianjokoma and Ngurweri locations. It is located in a strategic position within the main coffee growing zone.

Together with the factories Kavuturi, Gituara and Kianyangi, Nguerueri is a part of the Murue Farmer Cooperative Society, well-known for producing top quality coffee. Apart from the manager, the factory employs two permanent workers and approximately 22 casuals during peak periods. Ngurueri has 1251 active members, and production of about 269,000 kilos. It has Rainforest Certification.

The varieties available are SL28, SL 34, Ruiru 11 and Batian.

The long term goal is to increase coffee production through farmer training, input access, Good Agricultural Practice seminars, and application of sustainable farming handbook, updated and distributed annually.