Agriculture courses and requirements vary depending on the course you wish to study. Agriculture courses are vital educational programs in producing competent manpower to spearhead agricultural production in Kenya and beyond. Agriculture remains the backbone of the Kenyan economy. Thus, skilled personnel need to be trained in all aspects of agricultural production, management, and marketing. This article explores the different agriculture courses and their requirements in Kenya.

Bachelor of Science in Agriculture: Agriculture courses and requirements

Requirements for a bachelor of science in agriculture are:

1. Holders of Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) with a mean grade of C+ or equivalent with passes at C plain or above in Biology or Biological Sciences/C + (plus) in Agriculture; C (plain) in Chemistry and C (plain) in any one of the following subjects: Physics, Physical Sciences, Mathematics or Geography
2. Holders of KCSE mean Grade of C- or equivalent plus a Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate.
3. Holders of ‘O’ level Division II or equivalent plus a Diploma in a relevant field from an institution recognized by the Senate
4. Holders of ‘A’ level with two Principal Passes or equivalent in Biology and any of the following subjects: Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, Geography, or Agriculture.
5. Holders of KCSE mean Grade of C plain or equivalent plus a Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the Senate.
6. Holders of a higher national Diploma in Biological Sciences or related sciences from an institution recognized by the government.

Diploma programs: Agriculture courses and requirements

Depending on the training institution you wish to join to pursue a course or a diploma in agriculture, candidates must have obtained the minimum admission requirements, which include;

1. Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) Applicants: A minimum of Grade C- (C minus). In addition, applicants must meet specific School/Department Requirements or;
2. Kenya Advanced Certificate of Education (KACE): At least one Principal level pass and one subsidiary pass. In addition, applicants must meet specific School/Department Requirements or;

Craft and artisan in agriculture: Agriculture courses and requirements

The following are the admission requirements;

1. Craft-certificate course: KCSE mean grade D plain and above
2. Artisan courses: KCSE mean grade D- (minus) and below, including KCPE.

Final word

Agriculture courses in Kenya offer diverse educational opportunities that cater to the country’s vital agricultural sector. Students can pursue diplomas, certificates, and degrees in different. Requirements vary by program level, with certificate courses typically needing a minimum of a D in KCSE, diplomas requiring a C- or higher, and degree programs usually demanding a C+ or more with specific subject grades in biology and chemistry. With agriculture’s critical role in Kenya’s economy, these courses equip students with farming, research, and agricultural business skills, supporting local and national agricultural development.