KCS – Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani Trainings Testimonials 1. Nairobi “Kenya Coffee School gave me confidence behind the espresso machine. Today I’m a head barista in Nairobi, thanks to the Barista Skills training.” – Alumni, 2022 2. Mombasa “From latte art to customer service, the specialty coffee course changed my career. I now […]

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 […]

Brewing Growth: Barista Mtaani’s Upcoming Training Centers Barista Mtaani, meaning “barista in the neighborhood,” is an innovative, mobile-driven initiative by Kenya Coffee School designed to democratize barista education across Kenya kenyacoffeeschool.golearn.co.ke+1. With growing demand and proven success, the program is now expanding its reach with new training centers in key urban and county hubs. What […]

“The Clean Cup” – WASH Training for Barista Mtaani and Kenya Coffee School : Has developed a mandatory, specialized training module focused on WASH principles as they apply specifically to the coffee industry. This module is a core component of both the grassroots Barista Mtaani program and the formal Kenya Coffee School curriculum, ensuring all […]

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 […]

Kenya Coffee School is a training institution dedicated to educating coffee professionals and enthusiasts about various aspects of coffee, from farming and processing to brewing, roasting, and barista skills. It is part of Kenya’s growing specialty coffee movement, which aims to elevate the quality of Kenyan coffee and empower industry players—from farmers to baristas. Key Features […]

1. Action-Oriented & Impact-Driven Barista Mtaani Circular Economy 2. Community-Centric & Inclusive Headlines 3. Environmental & Sustainability Focus 4. Entrepreneurial & Economic Angle 5. Call-to-Action & Movement-Building Headlines

MTAANI CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROJECT (MCEP**   **Presented by Kenya Coffee School**   **1. Project Title: **MTAANI CIRCULAR ECONOMY PROJECT**   *(Transforming Coffee Waste into Sustainable Opportunities)*   **2. Introduction & Background**   Kenya is a leading coffee producer, but the industry generates significant waste, including coffee husks, pulp, and wastewater. Most of this waste is discarded, leading to environmental pollution […]

Social Entrepreneurship as the Core Business of Barista Mtaani: 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 using innovative business […]

(Professionalizing Street Coffee Vendors Through Digital Skills & 4A Roasting) 1. Introduction Barista Mtaani (“Street Barista”) is a certification program by Kenya Coffee School (KCS) designed to:✔ Upskill informal street coffee vendors in brewing, roasting, and digital sales.✔ Boost local coffee consumption by making quality, freshly roasted coffee accessible.✔ Create sustainable livelihoods through affordable 4A roasting technology. Target Audience: 2. Certification Tiers Level 1: […]