Youth Fund and One Acre Fund Partner on Agribusiness Loans and Training
By Faith Jepkirui | Updated October 1, 2026
The Youth Enterprise Development Fund and One Acre Fund’s Tupande programme launched a partnership in 2026 combining agribusiness financing, training, farm support and market linkages for young farmers.
What the partnership offers
Youth Fund said eligible young agribusiness owners could access its Agribizz financing product, with loans of up to KSh2 million and repayment schedules designed around agricultural production cycles.
One Acre Fund’s Tupande programme contributes technical support, farm inputs and market-access assistance, while Youth Fund provides financing and enterprise-development training.
The first phase targets 22 counties
The partnership framework said the initial phase would cover 22 counties. Training includes enterprise development and business-plan preparation.
Who should not assume they automatically qualify
A programme announcement does not mean every young farmer is automatically eligible for KSh2 million. Applicants still need to meet the Fund’s lending rules, complete the required application process and demonstrate a viable enterprise.
Why market access matters
Access to credit can help farmers buy inputs or expand production, but repayment depends on whether the business can sell what it produces. That is why the partnership also emphasises buyers, standards and market readiness rather than treating finance as the only constraint.
What a farmer should calculate before borrowing
Before taking an agribusiness loan, a farmer should estimate expected production, input costs, likely selling price and the timing of cash receipts. Agricultural income can be seasonal and exposed to weather or market shocks, so repayment terms need to match the business cycle.
Why training can reduce financing risk
Business-plan preparation, record keeping and market planning can help applicants borrow amounts that fit the enterprise rather than simply taking the maximum available. For lenders, better-prepared borrowers can also reduce repayment risk.
