Inside Nairobi’s specialty coffee boom where cups cost up to Sh2,000

Author: Sinda MatikoPublished on: May 13, 2026Country: Kenya
Business & Economy
Inside Nairobi’s specialty coffee boom where cups cost up to Sh2,000

In Nairobi, specialty coffee is on the rise, with prices reaching up to Sh2,200 for a small jar of coffee. Wangui Ndegwa, co-founder of Café Amka, highlights that only 11% of Kenyans consume premium coffee, with most settling for lower-quality products. She aims to create a coffee culture in Kenya similar to what she experienced abroad, where coffee is appreciated for its flavors rather than just for its caffeine kick.

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