Kabi's Next Cup!

The views and opinions expressed in this program are those of the individual speakers and do not necessarily represent the official views, positions, or policies of the Australian High Commission Kenya. Selam & Hello has partnered with the Australian High Commission as they celebrate 60 years of partnership with Kenya for this special series: Saying the African Part Out Loud! In this final (and wonderfully fun!) episode, Lilly sits down in studio with Nyokabi (Kabi) Kuguru, founder of Mount Kenya Coffee. With roots in a multigenerational farming family in Nyeri County, Kabi is carrying forward her grandfather’s legacy while forging new connections between Kenya and Australia. Armed with two master’s degrees from the University of Sydney—in Public Health and Digital Communication and Media—Kabi’s path into coffee wasn’t the obvious one. But through heritage, passion, and purpose, she is building Mount Kenya Coffee into more than a brand: it’s a platform for storytelling, cultural exchange, and community. In this episode, we explore what gave her the confidence to enter a demanding global coffee market, what she is learning from farmers in Kenya and roasters in Australia, how she defines success, and the beautiful advice her grandfather shared with his grandchildren. Kabi also graced the studio with Mount Kenya Coffee beans, and as she and Lilly enjoy a hot cup, they wrap up with a lively game of kahawa ama chai to discover her true favorite! Pour yourself a cup and tune in to this warm, insightful conversation about coffee, culture, and connection. Follow Mount Kenya Coffee: Website https://www.mountkenyacoffee.com.au/ Instagram https://www.instagram.com/mountkenyacoffee_au LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kkuguru/ Follow the Australian High Commission Kenya: Website https://kenya.highcommission.gov.au/ Facebook https://www.facebook.com/AusHCKenya Instagram https://www.instagram.com/aushckenya/ X https://x.com/aushckenya Follow Selam & Hello: Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sselamandhello/ YouTube https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGmO35TpU1jj2fGlzFQwLgA TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@seovelamandhello Website https://www.selamandhello.com/ Email us at: [email protected] [email protected] Music Credits: Selam & Hello Jingle by Silas Piper Production by: IR Studios