Why Kenyan Coffee Loses Its Value — and the Founder Rebuilding It from the Ground Up

Kenya produces some of the best coffee in the world , yet most of it loses value before it ever reaches local consumers.

In this deep-dive with Patricia Mbogo, founder of Mbogo Coffee, we explore what it really takes to build a coffee brand that matters , not just in profit, but in legacy, systems, and people.

Patricia is not just a founder , she’s a thought leader in the Kenyan coffee value chain, championing:

1.How legacy shapes business purpose
2.Why trust is the currency before revenue
3.How systemic gaps disconnect farmers from their own product
4.What it means to lead as a woman in a traditionally male-dominated space
5.How redefining success can transform both culture and economy

This conversation is for:
Aspiring coffee founders
Coffee entrepreneurs
Farmers & ecosystem innovators
Policy makers & CBOs
Anyone building with purpose

📍 Location Sponsor:
Amka Café – Nairobi’s vibrant coffee community space
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Implementing Partner:
Brand Speaks Life – Content marketing and production firm
Website: https://brandspeakslife.com/

Mbogo Coffee (Patricia’s Brand):
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode

By the end of this conversation, you will be able to:

1.See coffee differently — as culture, value, identity
2.Understand why trust matters more than product features
3. Recognise systemic challenges in the coffee value chain
4.Reframe success beyond revenue alone
5.Gain clarity on building sustainable, purposeful ventures

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