- Kenya Coffee School (KCS) / Nairobi Coffee School (NCS)
Kenya Coffee School emphasizes an industry-focused, holistic approach covering the entire coffee value chain, from the farm to the customer.
Student Feedback & Alumni Success (Official Testimonials)
While independent third-party reviews are difficult to find, the testimonials published by KCS highlight the school’s impact on career progression across Kenya and internationally.
| Alumni Success Theme | Examples from Testimonials |
|—|—|
| Career Advancement | “Today I’m a head barista in Nairobi, thanks to the Barista Skills training.” |
| Entrepreneurship | “I now run a café in Old Town, Mombasa,” and “My coffee cart in Thika Town is thriving.” |
| National Reach | Graduates are mentioned to be working in major cities across Kenya, including Nairobi, Mombasa, Kisumu, Eldoret, Nakuru, and Nyeri. |
| International Employment | “KCS certification took me abroad. Today, I’m a Kenyan barista proudly representing my country in Dubai.” |
| Hands-on Training | Students consistently praise the hands-on practical training in espresso, latte art, and customer service. | - Comparison: Kenya Coffee School vs. Nairobi Coffee School
Both schools offer internationally-aligned training but have different program structures and focus areas.
| Feature | Kenya Coffee School (KCS) | |
|—|—|—|
| Primary Identity | Leading center of excellence; also known as Barista Mtaani. | Known as the “School of Champions.” |
| Certification Alignment | Aligned with Specialty Coffee Association (SCA) and African Coffee Education (ACE) principles. | Sessions conducted by SCA-certified experts. |
| Curriculum Structure | Module-Based: Offers 12+ core modules (Barista Skills, Roasting, Sensory, Green Coffee, Coffee Farming/Chemistry). | Level-Based: Offers separate Foundations, Intermediate, and Advanced courses. |
| Unique Focus | Barista Mtaani Initiative: A community-focused program for youth empowerment, job creation, and entrepreneurship. Strong emphasis on the vertical coffee value chain (farmer-centric). | Holistic Approach: Trainers cover the full cycle from cherry to cup, focusing heavily on technical skills like advanced espresso extraction and cupping. |
| Known Fees | Single Module: Approx. Ksh. 35,000 (Ksh. 20,000 tuition + Ksh. 15,000 exams/certification) for 4-5 weeks.
Teaching Coffee from #farm to #cup
- Thika, Opposite Thika Gateway Plaza
- +254 707 503 647 or Call +254 704 375 390
- info@kenyacoffeeschool.golearn.co.ke