Speaker Bio: Alfred Gitau Mwaura
Alfred Gitau Mwaura is a proud Kenyan Coffee Ambassador and a leading Pan-African Specialty Coffee Visionary, dedicated to transforming Africa’s coffee sector through education, innovation, and youth empowerment.
As the Founder of Kenya Coffee School, GOOD Trade Certification, and Barista Mtaani, Alfred has pioneered programs that equip young people with world-class barista skills, roasting expertise, and entrepreneurial knowledge — creating meaningful jobs and opportunities across the continent.
A respected voice in the global coffee community, Alfred champions value addition, technology adoption, and policy transformation, ensuring Africa moves from being just a producer to becoming a global leader in specialty coffee and innovation. His work continues to inspire a new generation of coffee professionals and changemakers.