All agriculture courses in Kenya – cert, Dip & Degree + Requirements

Did you know that 33% of Kenya’s GDP is contributed by agriculture? This proves that agriculture is a key sector in Kenya’s economy therefore there is a lot of emphasis on agricultural education and training.

Suppose you would like to develop a career as an agricultural officer, skilled farmer, or educator in this sector. In that case, we will share all agriculture courses in Kenya, their requirements, and the institutions/colleges offering them.

Note that we will focus on courses offered at artisan, certificate/craft, diploma, and degree levels of study.

Let’s get started.

Agriculture courses in Kenya offered at the degree level

The following are bachelor’s courses in agriculture offered in Kenya universities.

1. Bachelor of Science in Agriculture
2. Bachelor of Science in agribusiness
3. Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Economics
4. Bachelor of agricultural economics and marketing
5. Bachelor of Science in agribusiness management and marketing
6. Bachelor of Science in agribusiness management
7. Bachelor of agricultural extension and education
8. Bachelor of agricultural engineering.

Entry requirements

The entry requirement for the courses is at least C plus in KCSE. Note that there are other subject requirements to be met.

Universities offering the courses

Agriculture courses are offered in almost all universities in Kenya. However, Jomo Kenyatta University of Agriculture and Technology (JKUAT) and Egerton University are known for agriculture courses.

Agriculture diploma courses in Kenya

TVET institutions offer diploma courses for those who didn’t meet the university entry requirements as well as certificate holders in their respective fields of study.

The following agriculture courses are offered at the diploma level in Kenya.

1. Diploma in agriculture
2. Diploma in crop protection
3. Diploma in horticulture
4. Diploma in fisheries and aquatic sciences
5. Diploma in sustainable agriculture and rural development
6. Diploma in agricultural extension
7. Diploma in agriculture and biotechnology

Entry requirements for diploma courses

To enroll for an agricultural course at the diploma level, you need a minimum of C minus in KCSE. There are no subject requirements for the courses.

Artisan courses

The following is a list of agricultural artisan courses that you can pursue in Kenya.

1. Artisan certificate in agribusiness
2. Artisan certificate in agricultural mechanics
3. Artisan in entrepreneurial agriculture
4. Nvcet in modern methods of agriculture (agribusiness development)

The entry requirements for the courses are a KCSE mean grade E or above.

Winding Up

We have looked at all agriculture courses in Kenya offered by public universities and colleges.

We wish you all the best in your studies and career. If you have any questions, please ask in the comments section below or email us.