Barista Skills Training Course Course Overview The Barista Course at Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani is designed to equip learners with professional coffee-making skills, from espresso extraction to latte art. It’s ideal for beginners, café staff, or anyone passionate about coffee culture. The course combines theory, hands-on practice, and insights into specialty coffee. Key […]

Key Take-Aways from the Article My Thoughts / Analysis Kenya Coffee Farmers Awards (KCFA) is coordinated and Founded by Kenya Coffee School by Alfred Gitau Mwaura Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani

Kenya Coffee Awards 2025By Alfred Gitau Mwaura, Founder – Kenya Coffee School, Barista Mtaani & GOOD Trade Certification Kenya’s coffee story is one of resilience, innovation, and unmatched potential. For decades, our farmers have produced some of the world’s finest coffees, yet they have not always enjoyed the recognition, opportunities, or prosperity they deserve. Today, […]

Kenya Coffee School / its Coffee Skills program (sometimes abbreviated as KCS), rather than an “Open University.” Here’s a breakdown of what Kenya Coffee School is, what it offers, and how its Coffee Skills “university-style” training works: What Is Kenya Coffee School (KCS) The KCS Coffee Skills (Knowledge of Coffee Skills) Program This is their […]

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That’s a great topic! A Barista Academy (or Coffee Academy/School) is an institution that provides professional training and education for individuals who want to become skilled baristas, coffee professionals, or even open their own coffee shop.☕ What You Learn at a Barista AcademyThe curriculum typically covers a wide range of topics, combining both the art […]

Speech: Coffee Standardization Bias — Not Farmer Centric Ladies and Gentlemen,Distinguished guests,Our coffee farmers, youth, partners and friends, Today, I want us to confront a truth that has been quietly shaping the global coffee economy for decades—a truth that affects every farmer, every cooperative, and every young person dreaming of a future in coffee. Coffee […]

Policy Brief: Addressing Coffee Standardization Bias to Build a Farmer-Centric Coffee Economy Date: November 2025Prepared by: Alfred Gitau Mwaura – Kenya Coffee School, GOOD Trade Certification InitiativeAudience: Government agencies, policymakers, development partners, farmer leaders, cooperatives, and private sector actors. 1. Background Global coffee standardization frameworks—ranging from quality grading to sustainability certifications—have shaped how coffee is […]

☕ Elevating Kenya Coffee: The Kenya Coffee School’s Reform InitiativeThe Kenya Coffee School (KCS) is dedicated to transforming the national coffee sector by establishing a new standard of quality and profitability through targeted, practical education. Our mission is to bridge the existing knowledge gap and directly link farmer quality to global market price premiums, revitalizing […]