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, […]
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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 […]
Supply Chain Management (SCM) is the strategic coordination and oversight of all activities involved in sourcing, producing, and delivering goods and services from the point of origin to the final consumer. It integrates processes such as procurement, production, inventory management, warehousing, logistics, and customer service to ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and customer satisfaction. At its core, […]
Alfred Gitau Mwaura: A Proud Kenyan Coffee Ambassador and Pan-African Specialty Coffee Visionary Alfred Gitau Mwaura stands proudly as a Kenyan Coffee Ambassador and a true African Specialty Coffee Pan-Africanist, passionately threading the path of coffee education, innovation, and empowerment for the generations to come. Driven by a deep love for Kenyan coffee and a […]
A Call to Action: Empowering Youth and Women Through Coffee Innovation As Kenya positions itself as a global leader in specialty coffee, the role of youth and women innovators cannot be overstated. The coffee sector is no longer just about cultivation and trade — it has become a space for creativity, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement. […]
Speaker Bio: Alfred Gitau Mwaura Alfred Gitau Mwaura is a proud Kenyan Coffee Ambassador and a leading Pan-African Specialty Coffee Visionary, dedicated to transforming Africa’s coffee sector through education, innovation, and youth empowerment. As the Founder of Kenya Coffee School, GOOD Trade Certification, and Barista Mtaani, Alfred has pioneered programs that equip young people with […]
Kenya Coffee School Specialty Courses: In Kenya’s vibrant coffee sector, the Kenya Coffee School (KCS) has positioned itself as a hub for specialty training, innovation, and entrepreneurship. By offering tailored courses in coffee quality, barista skills, roasting, agroecology, and value addition, the school not only builds technical capacity but also strengthens the foundations for youth […]
“Appreciate Local. Build Africa.”A call to recognize and support homegrown talent, innovation, and industries — because Africa’s future is built by appreciating what we create locally. Or slightly expanded: “When we appreciate local, we build Africa.”By valuing our own products, skills, and innovations, we strengthen communities, create jobs, and shape a thriving African future. Future […]
Capacity building is the process of developing the skills, knowledge, resources, and abilities of individuals, organizations, or communities to perform effectively, adapt to change, and achieve their objectives. It’s a long-term investment that involves providing the tools, training, and infrastructure necessary for growth, innovation, and sustainability. Capacity building can occur at the individual level through training, the organizational […]
