Kenya Coffee School Grateful to the MSC Services Group for Empowering Kenyan Baristas at Sea
The Kenya Coffee School proudly expresses its sincere gratitude to the MSC Services Group for the continued trust and opportunity extended to our graduates through coffee barista job placements within the global ship and cruise industry.
This partnership represents more than employment—it is a powerful bridge between Kenyan skills, global hospitality standards, and world-class specialty coffee service at sea.
Training with Passion, Serving with Excellence
At Kenya Coffee School, coffee is not just a beverage—it is a profession, a craft, and a livelihood. Together with our youth and community-focused initiative, Barista Mtaani, we train baristas with passion, discipline, and global relevance.
Our programs emphasize:
- Specialty coffee knowledge and sensory skills
- Espresso extraction and advanced brewing methods
- Professional service etiquette for international hospitality environments
- Speed, consistency, and quality under high-volume service
- Cultural adaptability and teamwork in multicultural workplaces
These competencies align perfectly with the demanding standards required on board modern cruise ships.
Kenyan Baristas, Global Ships
Through opportunities offered by the MSC Services Group, Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani graduates are now:
- Working on international cruise ships
- Serving thousands of guests from all over the world
- Representing Kenya’s coffee heritage with pride
- Delivering exceptional specialty coffee experiences at sea
Each cup served on board reflects Kenyan excellence, professionalism, and passion for coffee.
A Shared Commitment to Quality
We deeply appreciate MSC Services Group’s confidence in our training model and graduates. Their willingness to recruit from Kenya demonstrates a shared belief that:
- Skills can be trained to world-class standards anywhere
- African youth can compete and excel globally
- Specialty coffee service is an essential part of modern hospitality
Together, we are setting a benchmark for how structured training and ethical recruitment can transform lives while elevating guest experiences on board ships.
Looking Ahead
As Kenya Coffee School and Barista Mtaani continue to expand training pathways, we remain committed to:
- Preparing baristas for international hospitality careers
- Upholding specialty coffee excellence
- Supplying highly skilled, reliable, and passionate professionals to the ship and cruise industry
To the MSC Services Group: thank you for believing in our baristas, our trainers, and our vision. We look forward to growing this partnership and continuing to serve great specialty coffee—one cup, one ship, one journey at a time.
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Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani
Training with passion. Serving the world with specialty coffee.