Riyadh Barista Training School in Uganda

My DNA IS DARK ROAST

Featured Courses

Full Barista Package

This 2-month Barista Training – Level 1 class is recommended for anyone who wants to develop or expa...

2 months

Starts: Jan 18

1,200,000 UGX

Refresher Barista Package Level 2

This Barista Training Package is recommended for anyone who wants to develop or expand their barista...

3 weeks

Starts: Nov 16

600,000 UGX

Barista Training - Level 1 Espresso Machine

This class covers everything from espresso extraction, grinding techniques, and milk steaming to the...

1 month

Starts: Monthly

800,000 UGX

Espresso Machine Operations Level 2

This advanced course dives deeper into espresso machine operations, focusing on troubleshooting, mai...

1 month

Starts: Jan 18

800,000 UGX

Meet Our CEO

Haji Nasr Kakembo - Bach in Tourism, MSc in Environmental Sci

Haji Nasr Kakembo, our visionary CEO, brings a wealth of experience and passion to RBTS. With over two decades in the coffee industry, Nasr has worked tirelessly to elevate Uganda's coffee scene and empower local baristas.

After graduating with First class Honors degree in bachelor of tourism from Makerere University from the College go Agric and Envy Sci (CAES). I was inspired by my former academic instructors. Prof. J.B. Nyakaana who worked as former director in environmental science and Dr. Boonabaana Brenda who is currently among the great academician of our generation lecturing both Makerere and In USA who opened my eyes about the fruits of the hospitality business. Having passed out with good grades, I was able to win my first cleaning job at Java House Coffee shop Jinja as Steward (2018). Thanks to Java house for giving me this lower ranked job because from the WC I was able to analyze all the various hospitality departments and my soul got addicted to the barista corner

I chose to train at the barista counter immediately after my sink shift simultaneously, then I shifted to Mada Hotel and Nurture Africa Vocational School in Nansana. I played as Barista tutor for 2 years and helped a lot of innocent souls with skills in Barista dispersed to various parts of the world. Being their Head Barista for their affiliated Urban villager restaurants, I grew into A SEASONED veteran. I saw an influx of many youths inquiring for places of barista training thus a thirsty of barista school in Wakiso. This pushed me embark on long life changing journey to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia to look for capital and fill my home thirsty

I worked in the Saudi Capital Riyadh which means Gardens named from its natural fertility provided by its location at the juncture of Wadis Hanifah and Al-Batha From the love and unconditional hospitality got from the Saudi citizens. I named my project Riyadh barista Training School

To the student

Your most welcome to our fortress. Over the past 7 years, I have been advising and collaborating with countless restaurant and hotel owners. I have witnessed both success stories and tales of “Would've” could've” should've. Believe me we transitioned into the world of coffee with plans of extending to different parts of Uganda to help all the youth who have a vision of coffee and personal growth but lack the specific knowhow and experience to bring it into fruition Through our rigorous educational experience, you gain the freedom to make informed decisions and take control of our journey. My own story is rooted in the ability to build and share coffee knowledge effectively. We invite you to join our classes and events to take your ambitions to the next level

Meet Our Tutors

Alex Kakembo

Position: Barista in Chief (B@IC)

"Bachelor In Tourism and Hospitality Service operations (MAK), Certified Q-Arabica Grader (SCA) Certified Coffee Instructor (SCA). We're not here to waste your time as a student. We were born to listen as well as impart our hard-earned wisdom and experience."

Muzingu Isaac

Espresso Machine Operations and Manual Brews

"Think beyond the Bean. We have never failed any student to succeed in the world of coffee and beyond."

Nassozi Edith #Sido [Canada]

Public & Customer Relations.

"There is only one boss In Every Hotel or restaurant. "The Guest" And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his money somewhere else.” At Riyadh We whisper to your Soul that Every customer is Ever Right."

Ssebyayi Ramadhan

Pastry Baking and cooking

"Where Tradition Meets Taste, A Heritage Of Flavors." "Elegance On Every Plate." Tastes Without Borders." "Global Flavors, Local Love." "A World Of Tastes On Your Plate." Tale Of Taste." "Chronicles Of Flavor." "Each Bite Tells A Story. The Best Around When It Comes To Chefing & Pastry"

Kuteera Amir. [Kuwait]

Head of Over Sea Recruitment

"We can never fall short when it comes to recruiting, hiring, maintaining and growing our workforce. It is our students at Riyadh who make our success a reality " Baristas, Chefs, Waitress, Waiters and Stewards See you soon in Kuwait"

Omolo Moris #Big O

Coffee Roasting

"I Don't Have A Problem With Caffeine. I Have A Problem Without Caffein So That My DNA Is Dark Roast. Caffeinenescafe No Es Cafe. (Instant Coffee Is Not Coffee.) So Be Very Careful. See You Soon At My Probat."

Namulondo Hajarah

Hospitality Service Operations

"There Is Only One Boss. The Guest. And He Can Fire Everybody In The Company From The Chairman On Down, Simply By Spending His Money Somewhere Else”. We Shall Drive You Through The Ethical Codes Of Conduct To Becomes The Best Waitron"

What Our Students Say

Riyadh Barista Training School (RBTS) transformed my passion for coffee into a successful business. Through their comprehensive courses, I gained the essential skills, in-depth knowledge, and confidence needed to establish and run my very own thriving café.