Coffee Extension Champions Training Program

New Kenya Planters Cooperative Union PLC (New KPCU PLC), in collaboration with the Ministry of Cooperatives and MSMEs Development, invites passionate, community-rooted individuals to join an intensive Coffee Extension Champions Training Program, under the revival of coffee through cooperative societies Campaign. This nationwide initiative aims to expand coffee production within the Cooperative Movement from 51,852 MT to 151,000 MT.

Program: Coffee Farm Extension Training Program (Ward-Level Extension Champions)
Location: Listed Wards within the following Coffee-Growing Counties (Two positions available per ward: one for male and one for female applicants)

COUNTY & WARD

1. Baringo:  Bartabwa, Emining, Ewalel Chapchap, Kabarnet, Kabartonjo, Kapropita, Koibatek, Lembus, Lembus Kwen, Lembus Perkerra, Maji Mazuri, Mochongoi, Mogotio, Ravine, Sacho, Saimo Kipsaraman, Saimo Soi, and Tenges.
2. Bomet: Boito, Cheboin, Chebunyo, Chemaner, Chemagel, Chepchabas, Chesoen, Embomos, Kembu, Kapletundo, Kimulot, Kipreres, Kipsonoi, Kong’asis, Longisa, Merigi, Mogogosiek, Mutarakwa, Ndaraweta, Ndanai/Abosi, Nyangores, Rongena/Manaret, Silibwet, Singorwet, and Siongiroi.
3. Bungoma: Bokoli, Bukembe East, Bukembe West, Bumula, Cheptais, Chesikaki, Chepyuk, East Sang’alo, Elgon, Kabuchai/Chwele, Kabula, Kamukuywa, Kaplateny, Kaptama, Khalaba, Khasoko, Kibingei, Kimaeti, Kimilili, Kwake/Luuya, Lwandanyi, Maeni, Malakisi/South Kulisiru, Maraka, Marakatu, Matulo, Mbakalo, Mihuu, Milima, Mukuyuni, Musikoma, Naitiri/Kabuyefwe, Namwela, Ndalu/Tabani, Ndivisi, Siboti, Sitikho, Soysambu/Mitua, South Bukusu, Tongaren, Township, Tuuti, West Nalondo, and West Sang’alo.
4. Busia: Ageng’a Namguba, Amukura Central, Amukura East, Amukura West, Ang’urai East, Ang’urai North, Ang’urai South, Ang’orom, Bukhayo Central, Bukhayo East, Bukhayo North/Walatsi, Bukhayo West, Bunyala Central, Bunyala North, Bunyala South, Bunyala West, Burrumba, Busibwabo, Bwiri, Chakol North, Chakol South, Elugulu, Kingandole, Malaba Central, Malaba North, Malaba South, Marachi Central, Marachi East, Marachi North, Marachi West, Matayos South, Mayenje, Nambale, Namboboto/Nambuku, Nangina, and Namboboto/Nambuku.
5. Elgeyo Marakwet: Arror, Cherang’any, Chepkorio, Embobut, Emsoo, Endo, Kabiemit, Kamariny, Kapchemutwa, Kapsowar, Kaptarakwa, Kapyego, Lelan, Metkei, Moiben Kuserwo, Sambirir, Sengwer, Soy North, Soy South, and Tambach.
6. Embu: Central, Gatondo, Gaturi North, Gaturi South, Kagaari North, Kagaari South, Kithima, Kirimari, Kyeni North, Kyeni South, Nginda, Ruguru and Ngandori.
7. Homa Bay: Central Kasipul, East Gem, East Kamagak, Kabondo West, Kabuoch South, Kanyadoto, Kanyamwa Kalogi, Kanyamwa Kosewe, Kanyikela, Kegan, Kochia, Kojwach, Kokwanyo/Kakel, Kwabwai, South Kasipul, West Gem, West Kamagak, and West Kasipul.
8. Kakamega: Bunyala Central, Bunyala East, Bunyala West, Butali/Chegulo, Butsotso Central, Butsotso East, Butsotso South, Chekalini, Chemuche, Chevaywa, East Kabaras, East Wanga, Etenje, Idakho Central, Idakho East, Idakho North, Idakho South, Ingotse-Matiha, Isukha Central, Isukha East, Isukha North, Isukha South, Isukha West, Khalaba, Kholera, Kisa Central, Kisa East, Kisa North, Kisa West, Koyonzo, Kongoni, Lugari, Lumakanda, Lusheya/Lubinu, Lwandeti, Mahalakalo, Malaha/Isongo/Makunga, Manda-Shivanga, Marama Central, Marama North, Marama South, Marama West, Mautuma, Mayoni, Mumias Central, Mumias North, Murhanda, Musanda, Namamali, Nzoia, Sango, Shieywe, Shianda/Marengo, Shinoyi-Shikomari-Esumeiya, Shirugu-Mugai, Sinoko, South Kabaras, and West Kabaras.
9. Kajiado: Entonet/Lenkisi, Ewuaso Ookidong’i, Imaroro, Imbirikani/Eselekei, Iloodokilani, Kaputei North, Keekonyokie, KeiKuku, Kenyawa-Poka, Kimana, Kitengela, Kuku, Magadi, Mbirikan/Eselen, Moriso, Ngong, Nkaimurunya, Olkeri, Oloosirkon Sholinke, Oloolua, Ongata Rongai, and Rombo.
10. Kericho: Ainamoi, Kapkukerwet, Kaplelartet, Kapsoit, Kapsaos, Chepseon, Kimugul, Kipchebor, Sigowet, Soin, Soliat, and Waldai.
11. Kiambu: Kamwangi, Ngenda North, Ngenda South, Kimende, Kiamu, Kanunga, Kiamabara, Kahugu/Mitubiri, Githunguri, Ikinu, Komothai, Ngewa, Githiga, Juja, Kalimoni, Witeithie, Murera, Theta, Kabete, Uthiru, Gitaru, Nyathuna, Muguga, Cianda, Karuri, Ndenderu, Muchatha, Kihara, Ting’ang’a, Ndumberi, Riabai, Kiambu Township, Kinoo, Kikuyu, Karai, Nachu, Lari/Kirenga, Kinale, Kijabe, Kamburu, Ngecha-Tigoni, Ndeiya, Bibirioni, Biashara, Gitothua, Gatongora, Kiuu, Township, Kamenu, Ngoliba, and Gatuanyaga.
12. Kirinyaga: Kerugoya, Kanyekine, Mutira, Inoi, Kiini, Mukire, Baragwi, Njukiine, Kabare, Ngariama, Karumandi, Kangai, Murinduko, and Gathigiriri.
13. Kisii: Babasi/Boitang’are, Basi Central, Birongo, Bobaracho, Bobasi, Bogeka, Bogetenga, Bogiakumu, Bogusero, Boikanga, Bokimonge, Bokeira, Bomariba, Boochi Borabu, Boochi/Tendere, Borabu Chitago, Borabu Masaba, Bosoti/Sengera, Getenga, Gesusu, Ibeno, Ichuni, Keumbu, Kegogi, Kiamokama, Kiogoro, Kisii Central, Kitutu Central, Magenche, Majoge Basi, Marani, Masige East, Masige West, Masimba, Monyerero, Moticho, Nyacheki Basi, Nyakoe, Nyamasibi, Nyatieko, Riana, Sameta/Mokwerero, Sensi, and Tabaka.
14. Kisumu: Chemelil TAMU, Muhoroni Koru, and South Nyakach.
15. Laikipia: Githiga, Igwamiti, Marmanet, Mukogodo East, Mukogodo West, Nanyuki, Ngobit, Olmoran, Rumuruti Township, Salama, Segera, Sosian, Thingithu, Tigithi, and Umande.
16. Machakos: Kangundo Central, Kangundo East, Kangundo North, Kangundo West, Kathiani Central, Kyeleni, Machakos Central, Matungulu East, Matungulu North, Mitaboni, Mua, Mumbuni, Mutituni, Muvuti, Tala, and Upper Kaewa/Iveti.
17. Makueni: Kasikeu, Kee, Kilungu, Kithungo/Kitundu, Mbooni, Mukaa/Kitaingo, Nzaui/Kilili/Kalamba, and Tulimani.
18. Meru: Abogeta East, Abogeta West, Abothuguchi Central, Abothuguchi West, Akithi, Athwana, Igoji East, Igoji West, Kiagu, Kianjai, Mbeu, Mitunguu, Mwanganthia, Nkomo, Nkuene, Ntima East, Ntima West, Nyaki East, and Nyaki West.
19. Migori: Bukira East, Bukira Central/Ikerege, East Kamagambo, Ikerege/Bukira Central, Isibania, Makerero, Masaba, North Kamagambo, Ntimaru, Nyabasi North, and Nyabasi West.
20. Muranga: Gaichanjiru, Gatanga, Gaturi, Gitugi, Ichagaki, Ithanga, Ithiru, Kagundu ini, Kahumbu, Kakuzi/Mitubiri, Kamacharia, Kamahuha, Kambiti, Kangari, Kanyenyaini, Kariara, Kigumo, Kihumbu ini, Kimorori/Wempa, Kinyona, Kiru, Makuyu, Mbiri, Mugoiri, Mugumo ini, Muguru, Murarandia, Muruka, Muthithi, Ng’araria, Nginda, Ruchu, Rwathia, Township, and Wangu.
21. Nakuru: Bahati, Dundori, Kabatini, Kabazi, Keringet, Mosop, Solai, Subukia, Visoi, and Waseges.
22. Nandi: Kabiyet, Chekumia, Chekunyuk, Chemelil/Chemase, Chemundu, Chepterwai, Kabiyet, Kabwareng, Kabisaga, Kameloi/Maraba, Kapchorua, Kaptel/Kamoiywo, Kapsabet, Kapsimatwo, Kaptumo/Kaboi, Kelibwoni, Kipkaren, Kiptuiya, Kobujoi, Kosirai, Koyo/Ndurio, Kurgung/Surungai, Lelmokwo/Ngechek, Ndalat, Nandi Hills, Ngechek, Ol’lessos, Sang’alo/Kebulonik, Songhor/Soba, Terik, and Tinderet.
23. Narok: Enosoen, Ilmotiok, Ololmasani, Olmekenyu, and Sonoo.
24. Nyamira: Bokeira, Bogichora, Bomwagamo, Bonyamatutu, Bosamaro, Ekerenyo, Esise, Gachuba, Gesima, Itibo, Kemera, Kiabonyoru, Magombo, Magwagwa, Manga, Mekenene, Nyamaiya, Nyansiongo, Rigoma, and Township.
25. Nyeri: Chinga, Gatitu, Gikondi, Iriaini, Kamakwa, Karatina, Karima, Karimukuyu, Kiganjo, Konyu, Magutu, Mahiga, Mukurweini Central, Mukurweini East, Rugi, Ruguru, Ruringu, and Wamagana.
26. Siaya: Central Alego, Central Gem, Central Sakwa, Central Ugunja, East Alego, East Gem, East Ugenya, East Ugunja, East Asembo, North Alego, North Gem, North Sakwa, North Ugenya, North Ugunja, North Uyoma, Siany, South Alego, South Central Alego, South East Alego, South Gem, South Sakwa, South Uyoma, South West Alego, Tala Township, Township, Ukwala, Ukuja, Usonga, West Alego, West Asembo, West Gem, West Sakwa, West Ugenya, West Ugunja, West Uyoma, West Yimbo, and Yimbo East.
27. Taita Taveta: Bomeni and Marungu.
28. Tharaka Nithi: Chogoria, Ganga, Igambang’ombe, Karingani, Magumoni, Mariani, Mitheru, Muthambi, Mugwe, and Mwimbi.
29. Trans Nzoia: Bidii, Chepchoina, Endebess, Hospital, Kaplamai, Kapomboi, Keiyo, Kiminini, Kinyoro, Kiptoror, Kwanza, Makutano, Machewa, Matisi, Matumbei, Motosiet, Nabiswa, Saboti, Sikhendu, Sirende, Sitatunga, Suwerwa, Tuwan, and Waitaluk.
30. Uasin Gishu: Ainabkoi/Olare, Kamagut, Kapseret, Kapsaos, Kapsoya, Kaptagat, Kipkenyo, Kiplombe, Kipsomba, Langas, Megun, Moiben, Moi’s Bridge, Ngeria, Ngenyilel, Racecourse, Segero/Barsombe, Sergoit, Tarakwa, Tapsagoi, Tembelio, Tulwet/Chuiyat, and Cheptiret.
31. Vihiga: Banja, Busali, Central Bunyore, Central Maragoli, Chavakali, Emabungo, Gisambai, Jepkoyai, Luanda South, Luanda Township, Lugaga-Wamuluma, Lyaduywa/Izava, Muhudi, Mungoma, Mwibona, North East Bunyore, North Maragoli, Shamakhokho, Shiru, South Maragoli, Tambaa, Wemilabi, West Bunyore, West Sabatia, and Wodanga.
32. West Pokot: Alale, Batei, Chepareria, Endugh, Kapchok, Kapenguria, Kasei, Kiwawa, Kodich, Lelan, Lomut, Masool, Mnagei, Riwo, Sekerr, Siyoi, Sook, Suam, Tapach, and Weiwei.

Terms: Sponsored Training with Self-Employment Opportunity Post-Training

Training Details:

• Venue: Coffee Research Institute and designated county training centers
• Duration: One week of intensive theory and practical training
• Certification: Certificate of Completion issued jointly by New KPCU and the Coffee Research Institute
• Cost: Training is fully sponsored. Trainees will cater for their own transport.

Roles After Training:

Upon successful completion, trained Extension Champions will:

• Provide private extension services to farmers in their wards.
• Train farmers on Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs) to boost yields.
• Support rehabilitation of abandoned or underperforming coffee farms.
• Promote adoption of quality planting materials supplied through the program.
• Mobilize and organize farmers into cooperatives or farmer groups.
• Assist farmers with record-keeping, crop monitoring, and basic farm management.

How Trainees will Earn from Services

Extension Champions will levy farmers a reasonable service fee agreed upon at the ward level through cooperatives or farmer groups, and approved by the Standing County Technical Committee. Champions will work with cooperatives to streamline collection of service fees through cooperative deductions or mobile money payments, ensuring transparency and accountability. Champions are encouraged to enter into formal service agreements with cooperatives or farmer groups.

Eligibility:

Applicants must:

1. Hold a Certificate, Diploma, or Degree in Agriculture, Agribusiness, Horticulture, Agricultural Economics, or related fields.
2. Be residents of the ward they wish to serve (proof required).
3. Demonstrate passion for transforming rural livelihoods through sustainable coffee farming.
4. Have effective communication and teamwork skills.

Added Advantage:

• Previous experience in coffee farming, cooperatives, or agricultural extension.
• Familiarity with digital tools for data collection.
• Knowledge of coffee agronomy and post-harvest techniques.