Our Founders
Introduction of the Founders
Mathew Kithara
Driven by a passion for exceptional coffee experiences, Mathew Kithara co-founded Mufasa Coffee with a vision to redefine the way people savor and enjoy their daily brew. As a seasoned coffee enthusiast and entrepreneur, Mathew brings a wealth of expertise and a deep-rooted love for the craft to the heart of the company.
Mathew firmly believes in fostering meaningful relationships throughout the coffee supply chain, from collaborating directly with farmers to ensure fair practices to working closely with our partners to deliver a remarkable coffee experience to our customers.
Beyond the realm of coffee, Mathew is a Software Developer at Fort Wayne Community Schools, Indiana committed to revolutionizing the education landscape by harnessing the power of technology.
Cyril Loum
Cyril Loum is the Assistant Director of Venture Development at the Skandalaris Center at Washington University in St. Louis, where he works to develop students, alumni, faculty, staff, and alumni ventures from a new idea to scaling their idea. Also, he founded Caring Ministries Inc., which serves immigrants, low-income families, and refugees in achieving self-sufficiency and sustainable housing in St. Louis. He currently serves on the Lutheran Foundation board and on the Board of Health and Hospitals for the City of St. Louis. He has been actively involved in working on the development of the St. Louis community since the beginning of 2011.
After years shaping the next generation of change agents, Cyril decided to launch his second startup. As the co-founder of Mufasa Coffee, Cyril realized that he had an opportunity to solve a problem that many coffee farmers face. Therefore, he co-founded Mufasa Coffee to help local indigenous farmers with quality coffee gain access selling their product.
We provide quality sourced Kenyan coffee
Our
Story
Mufasa Coffee was born from the rich heritage of a Kenyan founder who grew up on the fertile slopes of Mt. Kenya, where coffee farming was not just a livelihood but a legacy.
The coffee from their family's farm funded their education, paving the way to further studies in the U.S., where they recognized a unique opportunity to expand the family business and uplift other farmers in the region.
Partnering with a close friend who brought sharp business acumen to the table, they created Mufasa Coffee, blending tradition with innovation to bring the world a taste of Kenya's finest beans.
