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Extra Shot | Kenya's Coffee Story Ep. 11

Extra Shot | Kenya's Coffee Story Ep. 11

Update: 2025-08-12
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  • Mount Kenya's discovery was shrouded in mystery and folklore.
  • Colonial powers significantly influenced coffee cultivation in Kenya.
  • Missionaries played a crucial role in introducing coffee farming.
  • The Kikuyu people have a deep cultural connection to the land.
  • Economic opportunities for Kenyans grew with the establishment of cooperatives.
  • The history of coffee in Kenya reflects broader themes of colonialism and resistance.
  • Only white settlers were allowed to own coffee farms for decades.
  • The rise of smallholder farmers transformed the coffee landscape in Kenya.
  • Kenya's coffee story is intertwined with its cultural heritage and identity.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Extra Shot | Kenya's Coffee Story Ep. 11

Extra Shot | Kenya's Coffee Story Ep. 11

Mike Ferguson