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: […]
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 […]
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 – […]
Barista Mtaani is a grassroots youth empowerment initiative focused on specialty coffee skills, entrepreneurship, and job creation in local communities (Mtaani). It combines barista training, coffee value addition, and business development to equip young people with employable skills and opportunities in Kenya’s growing coffee industry. Why Join Barista Mtaani? Kenya produces some of the world’s […]
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In emerging economies, more than 70% of workers and youth are engaged in informal work or are not employed, earning less than $2.15 per day, limiting their access to skilled job opportunities. Economic inclusion programs, providing skills training, business capital, coaching, and cash transfers, aim to create jobs and build pathways out of poverty, especially […]