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Originally published by The Standard BusinessOctober 28, 2025
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How rural youth are creating jobs, firms in agri-food value chains

New jobs annually are emerging from agriculture and agribusiness, driven by youth entrepreneurs using digital tools, green practices, and inclusive value chain innovations...
✨ Key Highlights
Robert Mwangi, an auditor, quit his job in 2019 to establish CAMLPO Ltd in Njoro, Nakuru County, focusing on agri-food value chains. His company transforms waste into organic fertilizer and high-protein animal feed using Black Soldier Fly (BSF) technology, showcasing how rural youth are creating jobs and enterprises in agriculture.
- CAMLPO Ltd collects 25 tonnes of waste from Nakuru County markets and homes weekly.
- The company produces organic fertilizer, branded Nawiri, sold for between Sh1800 and Sh2000 per 25kg or 50kg bag.
- Mwangi's company has created employment for six casual workers, four permanent employees, two agripreneurs, and two waste collectors.
- The IFAD-funded Jobs Open to the Youth (JOY) project has created 5,000 jobs in Kenya, with hubs established at leading universities and technical institutes.
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