☕ Kenya Coffee School – Our Charter

Who We Are

Kenya Coffee School is a professional coffee education and skills institution dedicated to empowering people across the coffee value chain—from farm to cup.

Founded by Alfred Gitau Mwaura, we exist to build skills, create dignified jobs, grow local value addition, and position Kenyan coffee excellence on the global stage.

🌍 Our Vision

To be a global reference coffee school, rooted in Kenya, shaping skilled professionals, ethical businesses, and a sustainable coffee future.

🎯 Our Mission

To train, certify, and empower coffee and beverage professionals through world-class education, hands-on skills, innovation, and ethical practice, while supporting farmers, local consumption, and green growth.

🌱 Our Promise

At Kenya Coffee School, we commit to:

  • Skills before titles – real competence, not shortcuts
  • Integrity in certification – earned, never bought
  • Respect for farmers and origin
  • Dignity of work – every role in coffee matters
  • Sustainability and climate responsibility
  • Inclusion and opportunity for youth and women

🧭 What We Stand For

☕ Excellence in Coffee Skills

We deliver practical, industry-relevant training in:

  • Barista & Specialty Coffee
  • Brewing & Sensory Skills
  • Coffee Roasting
  • Green Coffee & Quality
  • Mixology, Bartending & Beverage Innovation

🌍 Sustainability & Climate Responsibility

We promote coffee systems that:

  • Support farmers’ livelihoods
  • Protect ecosystems
  • Encourage local roasting and consumption
  • Build climate-resilient value chains

🤝 Partnerships & Collaboration

We work with:

  • Farmers and cooperatives
  • Roasteries, cafés, hotels & hospitality brands
  • Government and development partners
  • Research and training institutions
  • Ethical private sector partners

All partnerships are guided by transparency, fairness, and shared values.

🎓 Our Learners Come First

Every learner at Kenya Coffee School has the right to:

  • Quality training and fair assessment
  • A safe, respectful learning environment
  • Recognition based on skill and merit
  • Responsible handling of personal data

In return, learners commit to professionalism, respect, and ethical use of our certifications.

🛡️ Ethics & Trust

We maintain zero tolerance for:

  • Fraud or certificate misuse
  • Discrimination or harassment
  • Greenwashing or unethical practices

Our reputation is built on trust, credibility, and accountability.

🌍 Our Role in Kenya & Beyond

Kenya Coffee School is proud to contribute to:

  • Job creation and youth empowerment
  • Coffee value addition in Kenya
  • Global recognition of Kenyan coffee expertise
  • Knowledge sharing across Africa and the world

✨ Our Belief

When people are skilled, coffee becomes more than a crop—it becomes dignity, opportunity, and sustainable prosperity.

📩 Join Us

Whether you are a student, farmer, professional, partner, or supporter—
Kenya Coffee School welcomes you to grow, learn, and build the future of coffee together.