Kilimo Corps Africa
Applications open · 20 fellows
Build an agribusiness idea ready for African markets.
A free, three-month online fellowship for Africans aged 18–35. Applications close 20 September 2026.
Explore the fellowshipWho we are
We equip young Africans to build skills, enterprises and better agricultural futures.
Kilimo Corps Africa connects learning, enterprise and opportunity across Kenya and Malawi.
About Kilimo Corps AfricaAchievements to date
Our impact across Africa
- 1,000+Young people trained
- 50+Agricultural enterprises supported
- 100+Programmes and training activities launched
Updated August 2026
Explore our impactWhat we do
From knowledge to action.
Learn
Build agricultural, enterprise and leadership skills.
Build
Turn useful knowledge into credible agricultural ventures.
Connect
Bring young people, practitioners and institutions together.
Influence
Advance better ideas for markets, trade and food systems.
Where we work
One mission. Two country programmes.
Priorities and Theory of Change
Capability creates opportunity.
Young people move further when skills, agency and markets come together.
Practical learning
Skills connected to production, work and enterprise.
Youth enterprise
Support for agripreneurs building viable ventures.
Markets and trade
Knowledge that opens routes to customers and opportunity.
Resilient agriculture
Useful approaches for productive, responsible farming.
- LearnGain useful skills.
- ApplyTest ideas in practice.
- BuildCreate value for others.
- GrowStrengthen enterprise and impact.
Sustainable development
Agriculture advances many goals.
Explore how our learning and enterprise work contributes to six connected development goals.
Goal 2Zero Hunger
Building practical capability for stronger food systems
We equip young people with agricultural production and enterprise capability so they can contribute to more productive local food systems and agricultural value chains.
- Climate-smart crop production and hydroponics
- Urban agriculture, beekeeping and Black Soldier Fly production
- Production planning, post-harvest handling and market preparation
How this creates change: Participants apply production knowledge through demonstrations, assignments and agricultural enterprise activities.
Stories from our work
People building agricultural futures.
Kenya · LearningSkills, work and opportunity through TVETs
Practical agricultural learning connects technical students to production and enterprise.
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Enterprise · YouthBuilding beyond production
Agripreneurs strengthen costing, markets and everyday business decisions.
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Africa · NetworksConnecting people who build
Learning and relationships create new routes into Africa’s agricultural economy.
Read storyIn the field
Kilimo Corps Africa in action.
Kilimo Corps Africa Institute
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Practical programmes for work, production and enterprise.
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