Tucked quietly inside Barngetuny Plaza is one of Eldoret’s most overlooked gems. It is a small Barista Academy known as Lion Hills Coffee School. Many people walk past it without realizing that behind its doors a new generation of coffee makers is being shaped one cup at a time.
The academy has become a haven for two kinds of learners. There are those searching for real skills that can help them find work in cafés, restaurants, or their own new businesses. Then there are the hobbyists who simply love coffee and want to brew better at home. Both groups walk in with curiosity and both walk out transformed.
Training here is practical and engaging. The full course runs for five weeks which is long enough for students to move from the basics of beans and grinding to advanced espresso, milk texturing, latte art, and manual brewing. Every lesson builds confidence. Every session helps students understand coffee at a deeper level. Since the academy follows global standards, graduates earn certification that is recognized internationally. This is a major advantage for anyone hoping to work in Kenya or abroad.
The cost is 55,000 Ksh. Many students say it feels like an investment in their future. You do not just learn how to make coffee. You learn how to master it. You gain discipline, creativity, and a skill that can open doors in the growing coffee industry.
Lion Hills Coffee School remains little known, almost hidden in plain sight, but that adds to its charm. It is a quiet place where passion meets opportunity. A place where a coffee lover becomes an artist and a job seeker becomes a professional.
For anyone ready to begin a new path, the doors at Lion Hills Coffee School are open.
