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.
AGRIPRENEUR SELECTION CRITERIA
The eligible APs will be selected as per the following criteria:
i. Holder of a post-secondary certificate in agriculture (agronomy, hoticulture, livestock
production/health, range management, agricultural economics, agribusiness management,
agricultural engineering).
ii. Holds a Kenyan National ID & should not be more than 35 years.
iii. Should be a resident in the ward of AP application.
iv. Should be digitally literate and in possession of a smartphone.
V. Should be able to communicate fluently in English, Swahili & local dialect.
VI. Experience in the field of agricultural development will be an added advantage.
vii. Participation in the farmer profiling exercise will be an added advantage.
viii. Should be committed to be engaged on full-time basis.
HOW TO APPLY
Applicants are requested to submit their applications in respective counties using the links provided below
