Kenya Coffee School & Barista Mtaani
GIS Technology & Mapping Traceability in Coffee
#OSE | Open Skills Education
Delivered by Kenya Coffee School in collaboration with Barista Mtaani, this advanced module equips learners with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) and digital mapping skills to support traceability, compliance, sustainability, and market access in the modern coffee sector.
Overview
Traceability is now a market requirement, not a luxury. GIS technology enables accurate farm mapping, geolocation, land-use verification, and data-driven transparency, supporting certifications, EUDR compliance, and direct trade relationships. This module turns maps into powerful tools for trust and value creation.
What you’ll learn
- Introduction to GIS in Coffee: spatial data, maps & decision-making
- Farm Mapping & Geolocation: GPS data collection, boundaries & plot identification
- Traceability Systems: linking farms, lots & supply chain records
- EUDR-Ready Mapping: deforestation-free verification & due diligence support
- Land Use & Environmental Monitoring: forest cover, water sources & risk zones
- Data Management: accuracy, validation, storage & updates
- Digital Tools & Platforms: mobile mapping apps & GIS dashboards
- Transparency & Market Access: how mapping builds buyer confidence
- Ethics & Data Protection: consent, privacy & responsible data use
Who it’s for
- Coffee farmers & cooperatives
- Exporters, traders & compliance teams
- Sustainability & traceability officers
- Youth entering agri-tech and coffee data roles
- NGOs & development partners
Why Open Skills Education?
- Open access to high-impact digital mapping skills
- Practical tools for compliance and sustainability
- Empowering producers with data ownership
Open to all. Map the farm. Prove compliance. Build trust.
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In modern coffee, a map is more than geography—it is credibility.