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KENYA COFFEE TRAINING CENTRE & ARABIKA PROJECT: ADVANCING KENYA’S COFFEE INDUSTRY The Kenya Coffee Training Centre and the ARABIKA Project have marked a significant transformation in Kenya’s coffee sector, enhancing skills, quality, sustainability, and market access. These initiatives, funded by the Italian Government through AICS and implemented by UNIDO, CEFA, AVSI Foundation, and E4IMPACT, have […]
Kenya Coffee School: A Global Trailblazer in Coffee Education and Tech Innovation Nairobi, Kenya — Kenya Coffee School continues to cement its position as a global leader and trailblazer in coffee education and technological innovation, driving transformation across coffee value chains and supply chains through value addition, invention, and youth empowerment. From groundbreaking projects such […]
Essential Skills at Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani ☕ Essential Skills for a Thriving Coffee Career — Taught at Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani Nairobi, Kenya — 2025In today’s fast-evolving coffee industry, success requires more than passion — it demands a blend of technical mastery, creativity, digital literacy, and entrepreneurial thinking. At Kenya […]
Driving Specialty Coffee Education in Kenya While there isn’t a government entity directly offering specialty coffee courses, the Kenyan government has played a crucial role in supporting the growth of the coffee sector through policy, development programs, and public–private collaborations. One of these efforts includes the establishment of the Kenya Coffee Training Centre, a hub […]
Kenya: From Coffee Producer to Global Innovator — A Call for a Pan-African Coffee Movement For decades, Kenya has been globally recognized as a producer of some of the finest coffee in the world. Our beans are celebrated in specialty markets for their exceptional quality, vibrant acidity, and unique flavor profiles. Yet, for far too […]
Apprenticeship Programs by Kenya Coffee School and Westrock Coffee House ☕ Apprenticeship Programs by Kenya Coffee School & Westrock Coffee: Shaping the Next Generation of Coffee Leaders Nairobi, Kenya — 2025In a bold step to empower youth, build skills, and transform the coffee value chain from farm to cup, Kenya Coffee School has partnered with […]
Nairobi, Kenya — 10th October, 2025 The Kenya Coffee School (KCS) has today announced the launch of completely free scholarships for youth, women, and aspiring coffee professionals across Kenya. This initiative aims to remove financial barriers to training and provide equitable access to world-class education in barista skills, specialty coffee, and entrepreneurship. Through this program, […]
Speech by Alfred Gitau Mwaura at the endorsement party of Kenya Coffee School in Thika by TAAPPSTORE SPEECH: Kenya’s Youth at the Heart of a Pan-African Coffee Revolution By Alfred Gitau MwauraFounder, Kenya Coffee School | GOOD Trade Certification | Barista Mtaani Ladies and Gentlemen, Distinguished Guests, Fellow Innovators, and Young Leaders, For decades, Kenya […]
SCA and KCS certification costs vary significantly by region and by whether you are an SCA member, but typically range from approximately $80 to over $200 for the certification exam itself, plus the cost of training courses, which can be hundreds or even thousands of dollars depending on the level and module. To get the exact cost, you […]
