Murang’a County has opened recruitment for Agripreneurs under the National Agricultural Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP). The program targets trained youth and agriculture professionals who can deliver last-mile support to farmers, while also building independent agribusinesses.
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The official application portal is apeoi.kalro.org, which hosts the Agripreneur Expression of Interest (EOI) system.
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What the Agripreneur Programme Is About
The Government of Kenya, with World Bank support through NAVCDP and the Food Systems Resilience Project (FSRP), is rolling out a business acceleration model across 46 counties.
The model focuses on practical impact. It trains and positions agripreneurs to act as “catalysts for change” by taking innovations, services, and market connections closer to farmers.
Just as important, the programme expects agripreneurs to operate as independent businesses. They provide services and products to farmers for a fee or other remuneration. This approach supports long-term sustainability and scale.
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Murang’a County Recruitment: Where the Positions Apply
From the county notice shared, the current recruitment targets Kariara Ward, specifically:
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Mbugiti Location
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Ngabuya Location
This matters because the portal notes that Cohort 2 applications run county-by-county, so details can differ depending on your county and ward.
Key Objectives of the Programme
On the portal’s “Learn More” section, NAVCDP/FSRP outlines what the programme aims to achieve.
| Programme objective | What it means in practice |
|---|---|
| Better access to extension, inputs, and markets | Farmers get support closer to the farm |
| Youth empowerment | Youth build careers and businesses as agripreneurs |
| Link farmers to finance | Support farmers with financial services and loan applications |
| Improve data systems | Collect and use digital data to guide decisions |
| Build value chains | Support mentorship and business acceleration |
| Sustainability | Agripreneurs operate as independent service providers |
| Strengthen cooperatives | Improve working capital for groups like SACCOs |
| Economic empowerment | Support rural jobs and local growth |
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What an Agripreneur Actually Does
The portal provides a clear list of responsibilities. These tasks explain why the role requires field discipline and digital ability.
Here is the practical summary:
| Responsibility area | Typical tasks |
|---|---|
| Farmer registration & profiling | Register farmers and keep accurate profiles |
| Extension and training | Deliver advisory services and train on good practices and climate-smart methods |
| Digital farm data | Collect farm data, submit reports, map farms, capture GPS coordinates |
| Monitoring & alerts | Track production, pests, and diseases, and raise alerts early |
| Inputs and services | Coordinate access to seeds, fertilizers, and related inputs |
| Market linkages | Connect farmers to buyers, markets, and service providers |
| Finance support | Assist farmers with loan applications and financial access |
| Community coordination | Mobilize groups, cooperatives, and stakeholders |
| Reporting & representation | Share feedback, report challenges, and represent the project locally |
Eligibility Criteria
The portal lists “Required Documents” and core qualifications.
Your county notice may add location-specific requirements, so follow both.
| Requirement | What the programme expects |
|---|---|
| Citizenship | Kenyan citizen with a valid National ID |
| Age | 18–45 years |
| Residency | Resident of the ward you apply for |
| Training | Post-secondary qualification in agriculture or related field |
| Experience | Experience with farmers or agribusiness is an advantage |
| Digital readiness | Basic digital skills and a smartphone |
| Communication | English, Kiswahili, and local language ability |
| Availability | Willing to work full-time |
The portal also notes a priority group: it recognizes experience and prioritizes youth who participated in last year’s national farmer registration exercise.
How to Apply on apeoi.kalro.org
The portal is built around identity verification. You start by entering either your National ID number or phone number. Then you submit.
Because the programme runs county-by-county, always treat your county notice as the final word on deadlines and locations. The portal itself also flags that Cohort 2 timelines are extended and handled per county.
What if you are already shortlisted?
The portal has a separate page for shortlisted candidates to confirm availability. It states clearly that this form is for agripreneurs “officially shortlisted by the county” to help plan deployment and training.
Deadline and Shortlisting
Your Murang’a notice gives a specific deadline for submissions. Meanwhile, the portal includes a general notice that Cohort 2 runs county-by-county and is extended.
Shortlisting matters. The portal states that only shortlisted candidates proceed to availability confirmation, and counties use those responses for planning training and field deployment.
Final Advice for Applicants in Murang’a
Apply early. Use the correct ward and location details. Also ensure your phone number stays reachable, since shortlisting and follow-up often relies on direct contact.
Most importantly, keep your details consistent. The whole model depends on accurate farmer profiles, GPS mapping, and digital reporting.
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