Founded by Alfred Gitau Mwaura
Who We Are
The Kenya Coffee Association (KCA) is a national platform uniting farmers, baristas, roasters, café owners, exporters, researchers, and coffee enthusiasts. We exist to safeguard, promote, and elevate the heritage of Kenyan coffee while empowering everyone across the coffee value chain.
Our Vision
To position Kenya as a global leader in coffee excellence by uniting people, knowledge, and opportunities across the coffee ecosystem.
Our Mission
We work to strengthen the coffee industry by:
- Providing training and certification for baristas and professionals.
- Supporting farmers with access to markets and sustainable practices.
- Connecting Kenyan coffee to global buyers and investors.
- Advocating for policies and standards that protect both producers and consumers.
Core Values
- Excellence – in quality, training, and service.
- Sustainability – protecting the planet and communities.
- Integrity – fairness and transparency in coffee trade.
- Innovation – embracing new trends, technologies, and ideas.
- Collaboration – uniting all stakeholders across the value chain.
Why KCA Matters
Kenya Coffee Association is more than an industry body — it is a movement. We ensure that coffee continues to:
- Create dignified livelihoods for youth and women.
- Strengthen Kenya’s reputation in the global specialty coffee market.
- Protect the environment that makes coffee possible.
As our founder, Alfred Gitau Mwaura, says:
https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61579895294150“The legacy of Kenyan coffee must not only be in its taste but in the lives it transforms and the planet it sustains.”
https://www.instagram.com/kenyacoffeeassociation/
Welcome to Our 2025 Barista Skills & Specialty Coffee Intakes
Kenya Coffee School proudly welcomes all aspiring baristas, coffee lovers, and hospitality
professionals to our September 2025 training intakes.
This is your chance to join Kenya’s most recognized training hub for:
- Barista Skills – Hands-on mastery of espresso, brewing methods, milk steaming, and service excellence.
- Specialty Coffee – From bean to cup, learn the art and science of coffee with a global perspective.
Why choose us?
✅ World-class training with certified instructors
✅ Unmatched latte art skills
✅ Practical experience in real café setups
✅ Global job linkages through our partnership with Apply Global
✅ Empowerment for dignified livelihoods
At Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani, we don’t just train baristas — we create professionals who can thrive locally and internationally.
📅 Intakes Open: September 2025
📍 Location: Nairobi, Kenya (with outreach centers across counties)
+254707503647 or +254704375390