Kenya Barista Association (KBA) Profile
Contacts : +254707503647 or +254704375390
Introduction
The Kenya Barista Association (KBA) was founded by Mr. Alfred Gitau Mwaura with the mission of uniting, empowering, and advancing all baristas and specialty coffee professionals in Kenya and beyond. Drawing from Kenya’s globally celebrated coffee heritage, KBA serves as the leading body representing baristas’ professional growth, recognition, and global competitiveness.
With a Strong Foundation of Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani, KBA is a hub of knowledge, skills, and community — ensuring that baristas are not only skilled coffee artisans but also ambassadors of Kenyan coffee excellence, innovation, and culture.
Vision
To be the premier association that empowers baristas and specialty coffee professionals in Kenya to achieve global recognition, professional excellence, and sustainable growth.
KBA Mission
- To unite baristas and specialty coffee professionals under one strong, supportive platform.
- To promote professional excellence through training, certification, and competitions.
- To advocate for baristas’ recognition as key players in the coffee value chain.
- To create opportunities for networking, mentorship, and global exposure.
- To celebrate Kenyan coffee by positioning baristas as cultural and professional ambassadors of our heritage.
KBA Core Objectives
- Capacity Building & Training
- Organize workshops, certifications, and continuous professional development programs.
- Competitions & Recognition
- Host national and regional barista championships to showcase talent and prepare baristas for global contests.
- Advocacy & Representation
- Champion the welfare, rights, and recognition of baristas within the coffee industry.
- Networking & Community Building
- Foster collaboration among baristas, roasters, coffee farmers, cafés, and global stakeholders.
- Research & Innovation
- Encourage innovation in brewing, roasting, and customer experience while promoting sustainable coffee practices.
- Global Linkages
- Build strategic partnerships with international coffee associations and platforms to give Kenyan baristas global exposure.
Core Value of KBA
- Professionalism – Raising the standards of barista practice.
- Excellence – Striving for world-class performance.
- Community – Building unity and support within the profession.
- Integrity – Upholding ethical practices and accountability.
- Innovation – Encouraging creativity in coffee craftsmanship.
- Heritage – Showcasing and preserving Kenya’s coffee legacy.
#Kenya Barista Association: Elevating Baristas, Celebrating Coffee, Connecting Kenya to the World.
