Over the past year, 1,567 young farmers have benefited from the #MkulimaMajuu program. To ensure that all who qualify can seize this opportunity, the Youth Fund has facilitated the costs associated with travel, making it accessible to a broader range of participants.

Nairobi, Kenya – Roseline Kathure Njogu, CBS, shared her enthusiasm on social media today after meeting with 350 young Kenyan farmers who are preparing to depart for the United Kingdom as part of the #MkulimaMajuu program. This initiative, aimed at empowering Kenyan farmers and facilitating their entry into the global labor market, represents a significant milestone in the government’s efforts to create international opportunities for local talent.

MKulima Majuu Program

The #MkulimaMajuu program, a cornerstone of the State Department for Diaspora Affairs (SDDA) under the broader KaziMajuu banner, is animated by several elements of the SDDA mandate. These include securing job placements for Kenyans in the diaspora, supporting skills and technology transfer, and protecting the rights and welfare of Kenyans abroad. The program is integral to the government’s strategy for diaspora engagement, ensuring that Kenyan citizens can benefit from global opportunities while contributing to the nation’s development.

MKulima Majuu Program – United Kingdom

Under the UK tranche of this program, agriculture diploma graduates, competitively recruited from participating Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions and other colleges, work on heavily mechanized farms in the UK on a seasonal basis. This experience provides them with advanced skills and knowledge, which they can later apply in Kenya’s agricultural sector. Many of these farmers also have the opportunity to return to the UK for subsequent seasons, further enhancing their expertise.

Over the past year, 1,567 young farmers have benefited from the #MkulimaMajuu program. To ensure that all who qualify can seize this opportunity, the Youth Fund has facilitated the costs associated with travel, making it accessible to a broader range of participants.

“I’m excited that today, as we met 350 young farmers leaving for the UK under the #MkulimaMajuu program, I got to share with the world a part of the work we’ve been doing in facilitating Kenyans to participate in the global labor market,” Njogu stated in her tweet.

The #MkulimaMajuu initiative is being celebrated as a mutually beneficial arrangement for both Kenya and the United Kingdom, strengthening bilateral ties and contributing to the global agricultural workforce. As these farmers embark on this new chapter, the program underscores Kenya’s commitment to expanding its presence in international markets and providing sustainable employment opportunities for its citizens.

The program embodies the core principles of the SDDA:

Protect. Engage. Empower. Prosper.

For more information on the #MkulimaMajuu program, visit www.mkulimatoday.com or contact the Ministry of Labor. mailto:team@mkulimatoday.com