The Kenya School of Agriculture (KSA) is a public agricultural training institution under the Ministry of Agriculture, Livestock, Fisheries, and Cooperatives. 


Located along the Nyeri–Karatina Highway, the institution is licensed by TVETA and accredited by TVET CDACC to offer certificate, diploma, and competency-based agricultural training programmes.


Below is the list of courses offered at the Kenya School of Agriculture, including entry requirements, duration, course fees, and contact details.

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Contact the Kenya School of Agriculture to confirm current course availability, fees, admission requirements, and application deadlines before enrolling.

Kenya School of Agriculture Courses

1. Diploma & Certificate Courses

CourseMinimum Entry RequirementDuration
Diploma in General AgricultureKCSE Mean Grade C- (Minus) or equivalent3 Years
Craft Certificate in General AgricultureKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent2 Years
Craft Certificate in Entrepreneurship AgricultureKCSE Mean Grade D (Plain) or equivalent2 Years

2. Short Courses

CourseDurationCourse Fee (Ksh)
Environmental Impact Assessment and Audit3 Weeks51,600
Value Addition, Agro Processing & Value Chain Analysis1 Week15,000
Greenhouse Technology2 Weeks30,000
Agri-Nutrition2 Weeks44,000
E-Extension1 Week15,000
Entrepreneurship & Agribusiness Development2 Weeks30,000
Climate Smart Agriculture1 Week15,000
Integrated Pest Management2 Weeks45,000
Training of Trainers in Agricultural Extension1 Week15,000
Hydroponics Technology1 Week15,000
Nursery Establishment and Plant Propagation1 Week20,000
Agribusiness Proposal Development1 Week15,000
Gender Mainstreaming in Agriculture1 Week15,000
Gender Makes Business Sense1 Week15,000

Note: Course fees and admission requirements are subject to change. Contact the institution for the latest information before applying.

Kenya School of Agriculture Contacts

Location: Along the Nyeri–Karatina Highway, Nyeri

Telephone: 020 263 7367

Email: info@ksa.ac.ke