Bridging Street Coffee Culture and Craft Cocktails 1. Introduction Barista Mtaani Bartending & Mixology is a disruptive certification program by Kenya Coffee School (KCS) that:✔ Democratizes mixology skills for street vendors and informal bartenders✔ Fuses Kenyan coffee culture with craft cocktails (e.g., “Nairobi Espresso Martini”)✔ Creates mobile beverage entrepreneurs through affordable, portable bar setups Why This Matters: 2. Certification Tiers Level 1: Street Mixologist […]

Founder, Barista Mtaani & Barista Mtaani Coffee Auction : “For too long, Kenyan coffee has been a story of missed opportunities. Our farmers—especially women—work tirelessly, only to watch their harvests leave the country before they’re roasted, packaged, and sold back to us at prices we can’t afford. Meanwhile, our youth sit on a goldmine of talent […]

1. Overview Barista Mtaani Bootcamps are short-term, intensive training programs designed to fast-track aspiring baristas and coffee professionals into the job market. Unlike traditional courses, these bootcamps focus on hands-on skills, industry connections, and immediate employability—perfect for Kenya’s youth and hospitality workers seeking quick entry into the thriving coffee sector. Key Features:✅ 1-4 Week Programs – Focused on practical skills.✅ Industry-Led Training – […]

Project Overview Barista Mtaani is a training and employment bridge for Kenya’s growing coffee industry. It serves as a specialized coffee school that trains baristas, roasters, and coffee professionals while directly connecting them to job opportunities in cafes, hotels, roasteries, and international markets. The Barista Mtaani project :✅ Trains – Offers certified barista and coffee skills courses.✅ Connects – Links graduates with employers in […]

Digital technology can significantly enhance backward and forward linkages in the waste sector value chain, particularly in circular economy initiatives like the Barista Mtaani and Kenya Coffee School projects in Kenya. These initiatives focus on sustainability, waste valorization, and skill development in the coffee sector. Here’s how digital tools can optimize these linkages: 1. Enhancing Backward Linkages (Input Supply […]