Nairobi Coffee School(NCS) - Kenya Coffee School

Nairobi Coffee School and Barista Mtaani by Kenya Coffee School
Call : 0707503647 or 0704375390

Nairobi Coffee School has partnered with Barista Mtaani which is a County to County grassroots youth empowerment initiative of Kenya Coffee School focused on specialty coffee skills, entrepreneurship, and job creation in local communities (Mtaani). It combines barista training, Coffee Roasting of Specialty Coffee, Value Addition at Origin, and business development to equip young people with employable skills and opportunities in Kenya’s growing coffee industry. (This is a not for profit program funded for – impact in coffee value addition with an agenda of sustainability in Implementing SDGs in Kenyan Coffee, including access to education, skills around coffee circular economy and climate resilient coffee industry). All Courses are half funded Scholarships in Coffee.

Fees Structure – Barista Mtaani 2015
A.) Ksh.5000 for 2 days certified Barista Programs (Weekend Warrior Edition)
B.) Ksh.10,000 for 5 days Certified Barista Programs (Skill Mastery Edition)
C.)Ksh.25,000 for 21 days Certified Barista Programs (Elite Barista Edition)

Why Join Barista Mtaani?

Key Components of Barista Mtaani – the premier barista and coffee academy of Kenya by Kenya Coffee School (KCS) : Offering Certificate, Diploma and Micro Masters in Coffee.

Courses :

1. Barista Skills Training

Espresso machine operation
Milk frothing & latte art
Alternative brewing methods (Aeropress, V60, Cold Brew)
Hygiene & customer service

2. Coffee Value Addition

Basics of coffee roasting & blending
Packaging & branding for local markets
Direct trade & ethical sourcing

3. Business & Financial Literacy

Starting a coffee kiosk or mobile stand
Costing, pricing & profit margins
Accessing grants & microloans

4. Job Linkages & Mentorship

Internships in partner cafés & hotels
Networking with industry professionals
Alumni support & peer learning

Overview: Nairobi Coffee School / Barista Mtaani

Identity & Mission
Nairobi Coffee School is closely tied to Barista Mtaani, an initiative by Kenya Coffee School that focuses on youth empowerment in coffee through grassroots training programs.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
Program Highlights
- Offers certificate, diploma, and micro-master in coffee training programs.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
- Full- or part-funded schemes (“half-funded scholarships”) in coffee skill development are provided.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
Training Locations & Outreach
- County-level training hubs include Thika Town (Kiambu/Murang’a) and Ridgeways, Nairobi.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
- Trains youth county-to-county, with hands-on instruction in barista skills, roasting, value addition, and coffee business development.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
Course Levels & Fees
1. Weekend Warrior Edition: 2-day certified barista training – ~KSh 5,000
2. Skill Mastery Edition: 5-day certified barista training – ~KSh 10,000
3. Elite Barista Edition: 21-day program – ~KSh 25,000nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
Key Objectives & Impact
- Hands-on training in espresso, milk texturing, brew methods, customer service, hygiene, etc.
- Value addition: roasting, packaging, branding, ethical sourcing
- Business literacy: launching kiosks/mobile stands, pricing, accessing microloans
- Employment: job placements in local cafés and hotels, startup support
- Sustainability: encourages local coffee consumption and circular economy practices
- Ambitious target: 5,000 youth trained per year, with over 3,000 jobs created (60% employment rate), and increased local coffee demand and farmers’ income.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke
Enrollment Process
- To enroll, prospective participants pay a booking fee of KSh 1,000 via MPESA—through Paybill number 400200, then choose a training level.nairobicoffeeschool.co.ke

Summary Table

Aspect	Details
Organisation	Nairobi Coffee School / Barista Mtaani by Kenya Coffee School
Locations	Training hubs in Thika Town and Ridgeways, Nairobi
Training Levels	Weekend (2d), Skill (5d), Elite (21d)
Fees	~KSh 5,000 to KSh 25,000 plus KSh 1,000 booking fee
Programs Offered	Barista skills, roasting, business training, mentorship
Impact Goals	5,000 youth per year → 3,000 jobs; local coffee demand +15%; farmer income +20%

Nairobi Coffee School and Barista Mtaani by Kenya Coffee SchoolCall : 0707503647 or 0704375390