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