Agripreneur Recruitment Portal 2024/2025 Job Vacancies

The Ministry of Agriculture & Livestock Development is calling for a new wave of agripreneurs through the Agripreneur Recruitment Portal 2024/2025. Learn how to submit a successful application in this article.

This program is more than just job openings, it’s about empowering individuals, particularly young people, to become agricultural entrepreneurs (agripreneurs), who can drive meaningful change in Kenya’s farming sector.

In this article, we’ll dive into the details of the recruitment process, including available job categories, eligibility criteria, qualifications, and how to apply.

Overview of the Agripreneur Program

The Empowering Novel Agribusiness-Led Employment (ENABLE) Youth Kenya Program is an initiative for fostering job creation, enhancing food security, and improving income for young people across both urban and rural settings in Kenya.

The program is currently looking for innovative agripreneurs to participate as incubatees in a nationwide recruitment drive, where they will receive training and support tailored to various agricultural value chains.

The ENABLE program covers the entire agricultural value chain, including production, processing, value addition, input supplies, and marketing.

Specific focus areas for recruitment include poultry, vegetables, dairy, beef, pasture, mushrooms, pigs, and fish.

Is Agripreneur Recruitment ongoing?

Yes, Agripreneur is actively recruiting for 2024. The recruitment process begins on Monday, October 21, 2024 and runs until Wednesday, October 30, 2024. Applicants from across all Kenya’s counties are encouraged to apply. You can access the application form here.

This recruitment program focuses on two main categories

1. Standard Incubatee

This category is designed for budding agripreneurs whose agribusinesses are just starting or have an annual turnover of less than KES 500,000.

These candidates will benefit from extensive training over a period of up to three months, to build their skills and grow their businesses.

2. Accelerated Incubatee

For those whose agribusinesses have achieved a turnover of more than KES 500,000, the accelerated track offers a shorter 3-month program focused on scaling up existing operations.

This category is ideal for agripreneurs with over 12 months of business experience who want to grow their enterprises even further.

List of Agripreneur Jobs/Vacancies 2024

Agripreneur recruitment includes positions across various counties in Kenya. Here’s a list of the no of positions available in each county:

1. Nyandarua: 75
2. Nyeri: 168 
3. Kirinyaga: 75 
4. Murang’a: 75 
5. West Pokot: 75 
6. Samburu: 75 
7. Trans-Nzoia: 35 
8. Uasin Gishu: 168 
9. Nakuru: 75 
10. Makueni: 75 
11. Embu: 75 
12. Kitui: 75 
13. Machakos: 75 
14. Kericho: 168 
15. Bomet: 75 
16. Kakamega: 378 
17. Vihiga: 75 
18. Bungoma: 175 
19. Busia: 75 
20. Siaya: 168 
21. Kisumu: 75 
22. Narok: 75 
23. Kajiado: 100 
24. Homa Bay: 75 
25. Elgeyo-Marakwet: 75 
26. Nandi: 70 
27. Baringo: 75 
28. Laikipia: 75 
29. Kiambu: 75 
30. Turkana: 75 
31. Migori: 140 
32. Kisii: 175 
33. Nyamira: 75 
34. Nairobi: 75 
35. Mombasa: 75 
36. Kwale: 75 
37. Kilifi: 80 
38. Tana River: 75 
39. Lamu: 75 
40. Taita Mak Taveta: 98 
41. Garissa: 75 
42. Wajir: 75 
43. Mandera 
44. Marsabit 
45. Isiolo 
46. Meru 
47. Tharaka-Nithi: 63

Eligibility Criteria for Agripreneur Recruitment 2024

If you’re interested in applying for the Agripreneur program, here’s what you need to know to qualify:

• Applicants must be Kenyan citizens with a valid National ID and be between 18 to 35 years old*.
• You’ll need to submit relevant educational certificates based on your chosen incubation category (either *Standard or Accelerator).
• Applicants must provide a KRA PIN certificate and a Certificate from an approved Credit Reference Bureau.
• Upon admission, all candidates must meet integrity requirements.
• You must submit a concise one-page business proposal that demonstrates:

1. A novel and innovative business idea.
2. Access to business premises, office space, and land for production (if applicable).
3. How your selected value chain is adaptable to the local project area.
4. Availability of a market for your product or service.
5. Risk factors and strategies to mitigate them.
6. Required licenses and permits (if applicable)
7.  The program actively encourages applications from Persons Living with Disabilities (PLWDs) and those from marginalized groups who meet the qualifications.
8. Projects focused on Value Addition, Aggregation, Marketing, Agricultural Services, and Distribution will be given priority.

Qualifications for Agripreneur Recruitment 2024

To qualify for the Agripreneur program’s selection process, applicants  must hold a certificate, diploma, or degree from a recognized institution.

How to Apply for Agripreneur Recruitment 2024

If you’re interested in becoming an agripreneur, here’s how to apply for the available positions:

• Access the application form online
• Fill out the form carefully and submit the online application form.

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Additional details regarding the application process can be accessed through the ENABLE Youth website at www.enableyouth.kilimo.go.ke or the Ministry of Agriculture website www.kilimo.go.ke.

Look under “VACANCIES” or “MEDIA CENTRE – ADVERTISEMENTS” for more information and follow the prompt to apply.

Note: When applying, candidates are encouraged to indicate whether they are applying as Standard Incubatees or Accelerated Incubatees based on the criteria provided.

Conclusion

The Agripreneur Recruitment Portal 2024-2025 is accepting applications. If you  are a young Kenyan interested in growing as an agricultural entrepreneur. Don’t miss out, apply today.