Kenya Coffee School – Research Centre for Ecological Change
Coffee is not only an agricultural product — it is a climate sensor.
Kenya Coffee School is establishing the Research Centre for Ecological Change (RCEC) to become Africa’s first science-led coffee intelligence hub — integrating coffee science, climate data, earth observation, soil microbiology and youth innovation.
Our Mission
To generate new knowledge that protects farmers, empowers youth, and builds climate resilience in coffee growing regions.
Our Core Focus Areas
| Domain | What we study |
|---|---|
| Climate Change Impact | rainfall failures, heat stress, disease migration |
| Planetary Geology for Coffee | volcanic lineage, rift valley soils, mineral nutrition |
| GIS Mapping & Copernicus EO | remote sensing for farm-level early warning |
| Agroecology & Biodiversity | regenerative methods to restore farm ecosystems |
| Youth Tech Innovation by Barista Mtaani Hub | low-cost tools, sensors, and AI models for farmers |
Our Purpose
To turn Earth Science into farmer protection.
We don’t just analyse data.
We convert climate information into coffee livelihoods safety.
Our Output
- predictive climate dashboards for coffee regions
- training modules to teach youth climate risk modeling
- peer-reviewed applied research papers on coffee ecology
- open science data commons for coffee stakeholders
- knowledge that feeds directly into Good Trade Certification
Transformation Thesis
Every coffee berry is a geological story.
Every roast curve is a reflection of the earth.
Every farmer deserves science-backed protection.
Kenya Coffee School Research Centre for Ecological Change
The future of coffee is scientific.