Kenya Barista Association (KBA) ProfileContacts : +254707503647 or +254704375390 Introduction The Kenya Barista Association (KBA) was founded by Mr. Alfred Gitau Mwaura with the mission of uniting, empowering, and advancing all baristas and specialty coffee professionals in Kenya and beyond. Drawing from Kenya’s globally celebrated coffee heritage, KBA serves as the leading body representing baristas’ […]

Kenya Coffee School (KCS) : Top Notch Coffee Education Globally Recognized Kenya is world-renowned for its high-quality coffee, but in recent years, a new wave of recognition has emerged—not only for the beans but for the people behind the cup. At the heart of this transformation is Kenya Coffee School, the country’s premier institution dedicated […]

Barista Mtaani: Africa’s Gold Standard for Hands-On Coffee Education In a region where coffee is culture, livelihood, and artistry, Barista Mtaani stands apart as the most prestigious, practice-driven school for professional baristas and specialty-coffee careers. Built in Nairobi and rooted in community, Barista Mtaani blends elite training standards with real industry immersion—so graduates don’t just […]
Program Overview A collaborative initiative by Kenya Coffee School (KCS) and Barista Mtaani, this training integrates smart agriculture, regenerative farming, and ecological food systems to enhance coffee production, sustainability, and climate resilience while promoting circular economy practices in agribusiness. Key Focus Areas 1. Smart Agriculture for Coffee & Food Crops 2. Regenerative Coffee Farming 3. Ecological Food Systems & Diversification 4. Barista Skills & […]
Clean Coffee, Healthy CommunitiesBarista Mtaani & Kenya Coffee School’s WASH Program for Hygienic, Professional Coffee Service Why This Matters for Kenya’s Coffee Sector? Core Training Modules 1. Water for Coffee: From Source to Cup 2. Sanitation in the Coffee Chain 3. Personal Hygiene for Baristas 4. Community Hygiene Advocacy Grassroots Implementation Barista Mtaani’s Role Kenya […]
Social Entrepreneurship as the Core Business of Barista Mtaani: A Comprehensive Outlook 1. Introduction to Barista Mtaani and Social Entrepreneurship Barista Mtaani is a socially driven enterprise that combines the vibrant coffee culture with youth empowerment and community development. As a social enterprise, its primary mission extends beyond profit-making to creating measurable social impact. Social entrepreneurship involves […]