The Government of Kenya, with the support of the World Bank through the NAVCDP and FSRP projects, is rolling out a business acceleration model in 46 counties.
This program will equip individuals, especially youth, with correct skills to become agricultural entrepreneurs or “agripreneurs.
“These agripreneurs will serve as catalysts for change, bringing innovative technologies, resources, and market connections to farmers.
Agripreneurs will operate as independent businesses, providing services and products to farmers for a fee or other forms of remuneration, making the model sustainable and scalable.
Recognizing the value of experience, the government is prioritizing youth who participated in last year’s national farmer registration exercise.
Objectives
- Enhance farmers’ access to extension services, inputs, and markets
- Empower youth (agripreneurs) to become agricultural entrepreneurs
- Facilitate access to financial services and support loan applications for farmers
- Strengthen data collection and use through digital tools
- Support value-chain development via business acceleration and mentorship
- Promote sustainability and scalability by making agripreneurs independent business entities
- Boost cooperative sector (e.g., SACCOs) working capital
- Strengthen economic empowerment and rural industrialization
Responsibilities
- Register farmers and maintain accurate farmer profiles
- Provide extension services and continuous farmer support
- Train farmers on good agricultural practices and climate-smart techniques
- Collect farm-level data using digital tools and submit timely reports
- Map farms, collect GPS coordinates, and support field verification
- Monitor crop production, pests, and diseases and report alerts
- Distribute or coordinate access to inputs such as seeds and fertilizers
- Link farmers to markets, buyers, and service providers
- Support farmers in loan applications and financial service access
- Mobilize farmer groups, cooperatives, and community stakeholders
- Track activity progress and maintain updated records
- Promote adoption of modern technologies and improved varieties
- Follow up on project activities and ensure farmer compliance
- Report challenges and provide feedback to county and national teams
- Represent the project at ward and community level
How to Apply
- Kenyan citizen with a valid National ID
- Aged 18 to 35 years
- Resident of the ward they are applying for
- Post-secondary qualification in agriculture or related field
- Experience working with farmers or in agribusiness
- Basic digital literacy and ownership of a smartphone
- Good communication skills in English, Kiswahili, and local language
- Willing to work full-time as an agripreneur
Apply Using the links Below
Nyeri County
Homa Bay County
Nandi County
Siaya County
Bomet County
Other Counties
