UNEA-7, Donors & Government Restoring the Missing Block in the “C” Market: The Divinity of Coffee Your Excellencies, distinguished delegates, development partners, Thank you for this moment. I stand here to speak for millions of smallholder farmers whose voices are rarely heard in global forums, yet whose work sustains our daily lives. I am here […]

Barista Mtaani at UNEA-7: Brewing Conversations on Youth, Coffee, and Climate Resilience As the world gathers for UNEA-7—its most influential assembly on the environment—one small but powerful presence is drawing delegates, government leaders, development partners, and global thinkers into a different kind of dialogue. The smell of freshly pulled espresso, the soft hum of a […]

Espresso on the Move Barista Mtaani is proudly serving at UNEA-7, bringing Kenyan youth, farmers, and climate resilience to the global stage—one espresso at a time. Located near the Kilimanjaro Meeting Rooms, our “Espresso on the Move” cart is brewing specialty Kenyan coffee while sharing powerful stories about livelihood, climate adaptation, and the future of […]

Coffee at UNEA-7: More than a Drink The United Nations Environment Assembly (UNEA-7), held from 8–12 December 2025 in Nairobi, convenes the world to deliberate on the future of environmental governance under the theme “Advancing sustainable solutions for a resilient planet.” Amid the high-level negotiations, one humble yet powerful symbol of resilience, culture, and climate […]

What they are — core identity & mission Dedan Kimathi University of Technology (DeKUT) Kenya Coffee Skills Open University (KCS-OU / Kenya Coffee School) What you can study at each / Key strengths At DeKUT At KCS-OU / Kenya Coffee School ✅ Major advantages & trade-offs of each Institution Strengths / When it’s a good […]

Detailed Comparison of Coffee Education Institutions in Kenya. Feature/Aspect Kenya Coffee Skills Open University (KCS-OU) (Owned by Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani) Dedan Kimathi University (DeKUT) (University-Owned, Industry-Partnered) Jomo Kenyatta University (JKUAT) Coffee Research Institute (CRI) Rift Valley Institute (RVIST)Ownership & Core Driver Privately-owned, Industry-Driven. A social enterprise created by specialty coffee practitioners (Barista […]

Are you passionate about coffee? Do you want to turn your passion into a career? Look no further than Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani! Empowerment through Coffee Skills At Barista Mtaani, we offer hands-on training in specialty coffee skills, entrepreneurship, and job creation. Our expert trainers will guide you through the world of coffee, […]

Brewing a Nationwide Coffee Revolution: Barista Mtaani & Kenya Coffee School Take Training on the Road Nairobi, Kenya – In the heart of Kenya, a country famed for producing some of the world’s most sought-after arabica coffee beans, a quiet revolution is percolating. While Kenyan coffee has long been a prized export, the culture of […]

Why Just Drink Coffee When You Can Master It? Enroll at Kenya Coffee School (KCS) ​Kenya is globally celebrated for its exceptional coffee, yet for too long, the value has been shipped overseas. The Kenya Coffee School (KCS), in partnership with the grassroots Barista Mtaani initiative, is changing this narrative by giving the power of […]