Egerton University’s TAGDev 2.0 Program is held a collaborative meeting on 28th January 2025 with the Dairy Training Institute (DTI) to strategize on the implementation of the Agrifood System & Entrepreneurship Consortium (ASEC) project. This meeting aims to establish actionable steps to leverage the dairy value chain for job creation among young women and men while enhancing the capacity of farmers.
The engagement highlighted the critical role of the dairy sector in fostering youth employment and agripreneurship. Discussions focusing on integrating technical training, value addition, and market linkages to create sustainable opportunities for young people. By equipping dairy farmers with practical skills in dairy farming, processing, and agribusiness, the initiative seeks to empower them to job creators and also create business along the dairy value chain.
Additionally, the meeting explores strategies for improving farmers' productivity through training and access to modern dairy farming technologies. With dairy being a major agricultural sub-sector in Kenya, ensuring that farmers adopt best practices will enhance milk production, improve quality, and boost their incomes.
This collaboration aligns with TAGDev 2.0’s broader mission of strengthening agricultural education and entrepreneurship to drive economic transformation. Through ASEC, stakeholders are committed to fostering an inclusive agrifood system where young people, including persons with disabilities (PWDs), can access meaningful employment and business opportunities.
