Founder, Barista Mtaani & Barista Mtaani Coffee Auction :
“For too long, Kenyan coffee has been a story of missed opportunities. Our farmers—especially women—work tirelessly, only to watch their harvests leave the country before they’re roasted, packaged, and sold back to us at prices we can’t afford. Meanwhile, our youth sit on a goldmine of talent but lack access to the beans, skills, and markets to build their own coffee businesses.
Barista Mtaani is changing this.
To the Youth: This is your invitation to own Kenya’s coffee future. Through the Mtaani Coffee Auction, you can:
- Buy small, affordable batches directly from farmers—no middlemen, no 100kg barriers.
- Join our Roaster Bootcamps to master the craft and launch your brand.
- Compete in #RoastOffMtaani challenges to get your coffee in local cafés.
To Women in Coffee: You’re the backbone of this industry. We’re ensuring you:
- Get full visibility (and premiums) for your harvests through our auction.
- Access zero-interest loans to invest in processing equipment.
- Lead in our “Kahawa Ladies” mentorship program for young women baristas.
- Embrace the digital Power of Blockchain to improve value of coffee and transparency
For Kenyan Coffee Sustainability:
- We’re keeping profits local—so farmers earn more, and roasters pay less.
- Our “Seed to Cup” traceability lets drinkers know exactly whose hands grew their brew.
- Every auction supports climate-smart farming training.
This isn’t just about coffee. It’s about justice, jobs, and joy for our Youth – one cup at a time.
Join us. Grow with us. Let’s rewrite the rules for a brighter Future of Our Coffee.
Alfred Gitau Mwaura
Founder,
#BaristaMtaani #BaristaMtaaniCoffeeAuction #KenyaCoffeeSchool
