OUR FOUNDERS
Built by three passionate founders—Tahira from Tanzania, Ashley from the U.S., and Hendrik from Germany—Kazi Yetu was formed to empower women and farmers, connect conscious consumers with Africa’s finest ingredients, and disrupt a tired tea industry. Frustrated by the lack of authentic options on the market, we found each other in this interconnected world and began collaborating across oceans to create something better—a brand that brings pure flavor and real impact to every cup.

Tahira Nizari
Co-Founder, CEO

Ashley Speyer
Director US

Hendrik Buermann
Co-Founder
TANZANIA

Emmy Manyelezi
Head of Projects

Kalili Kafuku
Sales Manager

Linus Ndongwe
Chief Operating Officer

Lugano Jengela
Grants Finance Manager

Mustapha Canout
Finance Officer

Stadia Kipangula
Production Supervisor
EUROPEAN UNION

Sarah Jones
Sales & Special Projects

Martin Kluck
Fulfillment

OUR PRODUCTION TEAM
Standing row from the left: Asha Nahodha, Zaharia Makau, Deborah Timotheo, Grace Andrea, Petrolina Joseph, Aziza Bakari, Hawa Mikidadi, Mwasiti Zayumba, Christina Ibrahim
Sitting row from the left: Gaudensia Saidi, Nassoro Omary, Johari Shabani, Rehema Mnzava, Munira Salehe, Mwamvua Said, Asha Amour

