Board member in international coffee organisations. Coffee production and processing experience. Africa’s first biodegradable drip bag and carbon neutral coffee.
Individual Member
COFFEE EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS
Mbula Musau is the Founder and Chief Empowerment Officer of Utake Coffee Limited, the first SCA triple-certified Premier Teaching Campus in Africa with a resident certified instructor.
Utake Coffee Limited is also a Kenyan coffee exporting company of both green and roasted specialty coffees. Mbula conducts coffee quality courses locally and internationally to continuously empower people, improve coffee quality and the lives of those who produce it. Mbula is also an Emeritus Board director of the global Specialty Coffee Association (SCA), and currently on the board of the global Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE) and the International Women’s Coffee Alliance (IWCA).
Mbula Musau is passionate about gender equity and youth empowerment and was instrumental in the formation of the International Women in Coffee Alliance (IWCA) chapters in Africa, enabling equitable engagement of women in the sector.
Her company Utake Coffee Limited, recently launched the first single-serve specialty Kenyan coffee packaged in eco-friendly and biodegradable bags to offer coffee consumers a high value quality product conveniently while conserving the environment, a first in Africa! In September 2025 her company won the Gourmet Award from AVPA Paris for coffees roasted at origin, a first from Kenya, testament to her consistency in delivering a globally accredited product and service in the global coffee space. A CQI post-harvest processing instructor, she is able to test her skills in her recently established coffee estate in eastern Kenya.
Mbula is an individual GCP member since 2016. She joined GCP’s predecessor, the 4C Association in 2012.
WHAT IS YOUR VISION FOR A SUSTAINABLE COFFEE SECTOR?
My vision is coffee that empowers the prosperity dreams of farmers, the decent Job opportunity for youth and women, and the pleasurable experience of discerning customers.
HOW WILL YOU SUPPORT GCP’S WORK AND GOAL?
Producers in Africa compared to other producing areas, are producing below their potential and not making the best use of their resources. I will support the efforts to empower African farmers improve their coffee production for prosperity. Opening up youth opportunities to support farmers to improve their production.
Relevant Skills
Previous board service, leadership or volunteer experience
Emeritus Board Member Specialty Coffee Association 2019-2022, Board Member, Coffee Coalition For Racial Equity, Board Member International Women in Coffee Alliance (IWCA).