BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (AGRICULTURAL ECONOMICS AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT)

Programme Code: 1470215

Philosophy

The programme recognizes the need to effectively and efficiently utilize scarce and continuously diminishing resources available for agricultural production in order to support and sustain human livelihoods. It emphasizes academic excellence, applied research, and innovation that directly address societal needs.

Objectives

Goals of the Programme
To provide learners with specialized skills, knowledge, and attitudes in agricultural production systems, with greater emphasis on agricultural economics. Graduates will be able to:
• Manage farming as a business.
• Design and evaluate agricultural policies.
• Finance agricultural production and marketing.
• Conduct economic evaluation of agricultural projects.
• Contribute to agricultural development through research, innovation, and advisory services.

Expected Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply principles of agricultural economics and resource management to analyze production systems, markets, and policy frameworks, demonstrated through at least two applied case studies or projects per academic year.
2. Integrate biological, environmental, and economic knowledge to design innovative solutions for agricultural and climate-related challenges, evidenced by successful completion of laboratory work, field attachments, and a capstone project in Year 4.
3. Conduct independent and collaborative research using appropriate methodologies, statistical tools, and econometric models, producing one supervised research project (AGR 410) before graduation.
4. Evaluate and manage agricultural projects and enterprises through cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, financial appraisal, and agribusiness strategies, demonstrated in annual simulation exercises and field-based assignments.
5. Demonstrate professionalism, ethical responsibility, effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to sustainability, evidenced by active participation in seminars, group projects, and presentations each semester.

Mode of Delivery and Duration

Mode of Delivery

1. Face-to-Face Instruction: traditional classroom-based learning that enables direct interaction between students and faculty.
2. Blended learning: integration of online and in-person classes (approximately 40% online and 60% physical), utilizing digital platforms for lectures, discussions, and assessments to enhance flexibility and accessibility.
3. Field-Based learning: practical fieldwork experiences, including attachments and demonstrations, to provide hands-on training in agricultural production, resource management, and agribusiness practices.
4. Laboratory work: hands-on laboratory sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, and agricultural sciences to reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop technical skills.
5. Research seminars and workshops: regular seminars and workshops where students present research findings, discuss current trends in agricultural economics and resource management, and foster collaboration among peers and faculty.
6. Tutorials and group discussions: small group sessions to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer learning.
7. Independent study and projects: supervised student projects and independent research to develop analytical skills, innovation, and evidence-based problem-solving capacity.

Duration

1. Full-time study
2. Four academic years (8 semesters)
3. Each semester comprises approximately 16 weeks of teaching and practical sessions, followed by examinations

Admission Requirements

• KCSE mean grade of C+ or equivalent.
• At least C+ in three of the following: Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, Agriculture, Geography.
• Diploma holders with distinction/credit in Agriculture or related disciplines may start at second year; those with pass are admitted to first year.

Schedule of Intakes

Every September of the year

How to Apply

Government-Sponsored Students (KUCCPS Way)
Step 1: Apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) during the national placement window.
Step 2: Select BSc AGERM in KAFU
Step 3: KUCCPS places students based on KCSE results, cluster points, and available slots.
Step 4: Once placed, the university issues an admission letter with reporting instructions.
Step 5: Student registers online or physically during orientation, submits required documents, and pays fees.

Admission Procedure
Sign Up on Jiunge
Key in your personal details and verify your email address

Programme application
Apply to Kaimosi Friends University on https://kafu.jiunge.com/

Pay Fees

Application review and feedback
Check email for a notification from Jiunge after Kaimosi Friends College Registry department has reviewed your application.

Required Documents: KCSE result slip, birth certificate, national ID, passport photos, and KUCCPS placement letter.

Privately Sponsored Students
Step 1: Visit the university’s official website or admissions office.
Step 2: Fill out the online or manual application form for BSc AGERM.
Step 3: Pay the application fee through JIUNGE APP
Step 4: Submit scanned copies of KCSE certificate/result slip, ID, birth certificate, and passport photos.
Step 5: University reviews eligibility (minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ or equivalent)
At least C+ in three of the following: Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, Agriculture, Geography.
Diploma holders with distinction/credit in Agriculture or related disciplines may start at second year; those with pass are admitted to first year.
Step 6: Successful applicants receive an admission letter with fee structure and reporting dates and instruction.
Step 7: Student registers online or physically during orientation, submits required documents, and pays fees.

Programme application
Apply to Kaimosi Friends University on https://kafu.jiunge.com/

Pay Application Fees
Pay KES 1000 for the Bachelor’s degree

Application review and feedback
Check email for a notification from Jiunge after Kaimosi Friends University Registry department has reviewed your application.

Career Opportunities

• Agricultural Extension and Marketing – advisory services, farmer training, product promotion.
• Credit Administration and Agricultural Finance – banking, microfinance, cooperative lending.
• Agricultural Project Planning and Implementation – design, management, and evaluation of development projects.
• Academic and Research Institutions – teaching, research, and technical support in universities and colleges.
• Consultancy in Natural Resource Management Agencies – sustainable land, water, and forest resource use.
• Self-Employment in Agribusiness – farming enterprises, input supply, food processing, and marketing.
• Agribusiness and Value Chain Development
• Agribusiness analyst in food processing/export firms.
• Value chain specialist in donor-funded agricultural projects.
• Supply chain/logistics manager in seed, fertilizer, and agrochemical companies.
• Financial and Investment Services
• Agricultural loan officer in banks and SACCOs.
• Risk analyst in insurance firms (crop/livestock cover).
• Investment advisor for agribusiness startups and cooperatives.
• Policy and Governance
• Agricultural policy analyst in ministries or county governments.
• Resource management officer in government agencies.
• Advisor in international organizations (FAO, IFAD, World Bank, UNDP).
• Sustainability and Climate Change
• Climate-smart agriculture consultant.
• Environmental economist focusing on sustainable resource use.
• Specialist in carbon credit markets and green financing.
• Technology and Innovation
• Agritech project manager (digital platforms, mobile money for farmers).
• Data analyst in agricultural resource management.
• GIS specialist for land use and resource mapping.
• Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
• Founder of agribusiness enterprises (input supply, processing, export).
• Agribusiness incubator mentor or trainer.
• Social entrepreneur in food security and rural development.
• International Development and NGOs
• Programme officer in NGOs working on livelihoods and food security.
• Monitoring and evaluation specialist for donor-funded agricultural projects.
• Community development advisor in natural resource management.

Industrial Attachment Opportunities

Government Agencies

• National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) – offers structured attachment slots across industries.
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – opportunities in agricultural taxation and policy.
• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) – exposure to energy and agribusiness linkages.
• Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) – logistics and resource management.
• KenGen – energy and environmental resource management.

Agricultural and Research Institutions
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) – crop and livestock economics.
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KEMFRI) – fisheries economics and resource management.
Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI) – forestry economics and conservation.

Private Sector and NGOs

• Safaricom PLC – agritech and mobile money solutions for agriculture.
• TotalEnergies Kenya – energy and agribusiness supply chains.
• KCB Bank and Cooperative Bank – agricultural finance and credit administration.
• Base Titanium – resource economics and environmental management.
• UNICEF and UNESCO – development-focused agricultural and resource management projects.

Potential Career-Aligned Hosts

• Agribusiness firms (input suppliers, food processors, cooperatives).
• Government ministries (Agriculture, Environment, Water Resources).
• NGOs working in rural development, food security, and natural resource management.
• Financial institutions offering agricultural loans and project financing.
• KAFU – IGU and Finance Office

Attachment Eligibility and Duration

1. For bona fide students
2. Often between May – August
3. Mandatory 12-week industrial attachment in the third year
4. Usually at the end of semester two

Attachment Application Requirements

Required Documents

1. Formal application letter (addressed to the organization, endorsed by the university).
2. Introduction/Recommendation letter from the Dean confirming student status.
3. Student ID copy and sometimes National ID.
4. Curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting academic background.
5. Insurance Cover provided by KAFU
6. Log book for weekly reporting of assignment/covered tasks
7. A section of assessors to sign is in the log book – for the University supervisor and attachment provider
8. Grade/marks are awarded separately

Procedure

1. Identify host organization (government agencies, NGOs, private companies, or university-industry programs) at least three months early
2. Submit application package (letter + CV + ID copies + recommendation letter).
3. Await confirmation (organization issues acceptance/placement letter).
4. Report to organization with acceptance letter and university endorsement.
5. Complete attachment period (usually 8–12 weeks).
6. Submit attachment report to university for assessment.

Assessment

1. Attachment is assessed out of 100 marks.
2. Field assessment (30%) – performance evaluated at the place of attachment.
3. Attachment report (70%) – written technical report submitted by the student.

Contacts of Support Persons

Head of Department’s contact details:
Name: Dr. Felix Saouma
Email: fsaouma@kafu.ac.ke
Mobile: 0741403078 and 0736317697

Finance: Fees and Funding (Fee Structure, Scholarships, Bursaries, Financial Aid)

Fees

1. Semester 1 – 147,150
2. Semester 2 – 128,250
   Total: 275,400
3. Scholarships, loans and bursary from Higher Education Financing through www.hef.co.ke
4. Government Scholarship, loan and bursary from Higher Education Financing through https://www.hef.co.ke/
5. CDF funds in respective constituencies (NG-CDF), counties, and NGOs.
6. Apply for work study (needy students) in KAFU, after admission
7. All PSSP students are advised to apply for loans from Higher Education Financing through https://www.hef.co.ke/

Name of Programme (Official Senate-Approved Title)

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Programme Code: 1470215

Philosophy

The programme recognizes the need to effectively and efficiently utilize scarce and continuously diminishing resources available for agricultural production in order to support and sustain human livelihoods. It emphasizes academic excellence, applied research, and innovation that directly address societal needs.

Objectives

Goals of the Programme
To provide learners with specialized skills, knowledge, and attitudes in agricultural production systems, with greater emphasis on agricultural economics. Graduates will be able to:
• Manage farming as a business.
• Design and evaluate agricultural policies.
• Finance agricultural production and marketing.
• Conduct economic evaluation of agricultural projects.
• Contribute to agricultural development through research, innovation, and advisory services.

Expected Learning Outcomes
On successful completion of the programme, graduates will be able to:

1. Apply principles of agricultural economics and resource management to analyze production systems, markets, and policy frameworks, demonstrated through at least two applied case studies or projects per academic year.
2. Integrate biological, environmental, and economic knowledge to design innovative solutions for agricultural and climate-related challenges, evidenced by successful completion of laboratory work, field attachments, and a capstone project in Year 4.
3. Conduct independent and collaborative research using appropriate methodologies, statistical tools, and econometric models, producing one supervised research project (AGR 410) before graduation.
4. Evaluate and manage agricultural projects and enterprises through cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, financial appraisal, and agribusiness strategies, demonstrated in annual simulation exercises and field-based assignments.
5. Demonstrate professionalism, ethical responsibility, effective communication, leadership, teamwork, and commitment to sustainability, evidenced by active participation in seminars, group projects, and presentations each semester.

Mode of Delivery and Duration

Mode of Delivery

1. Face-to-Face Instruction: traditional classroom-based learning that enables direct interaction between students and faculty.
2. Blended learning: integration of online and in-person classes (approximately 40% online and 60% physical), utilizing digital platforms for lectures, discussions, and assessments to enhance flexibility and accessibility.
3. Field-Based learning: practical fieldwork experiences, including attachments and demonstrations, to provide hands-on training in agricultural production, resource management, and agribusiness practices.
4. Laboratory work: hands-on laboratory sessions in biology, chemistry, physics, and agricultural sciences to reinforce theoretical knowledge and develop technical skills.
5. Research seminars and workshops: regular seminars and workshops where students present research findings, discuss current trends in agricultural economics and resource management, and foster collaboration among peers and faculty.
6. Tutorials and group discussions: small group sessions to encourage critical thinking, problem-solving, and peer-to-peer learning.
7. Independent study and projects: supervised student projects and independent research to develop analytical skills, innovation, and evidence-based problem-solving capacity.

Duration

1. Full-time study
2. Four academic years (8 semesters)
3. Each semester comprises approximately 16 weeks of teaching and practical sessions, followed by examinations

Admission Requirements

• KCSE mean grade of C+ or equivalent.
• At least C+ in three of the following: Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, Agriculture, Geography.
• Diploma holders with distinction/credit in Agriculture or related disciplines may start at second year; those with pass are admitted to first year.

Schedule of Intakes

Every September of the year

How to Apply

Government-Sponsored Students (KUCCPS Way)
Step 1: Apply through the Kenya Universities and Colleges Central Placement Service (KUCCPS) during the national placement window.
Step 2: Select BSc AGERM in KAFU
Step 3: KUCCPS places students based on KCSE results, cluster points, and available slots.
Step 4: Once placed, the university issues an admission letter with reporting instructions.
Step 5: Student registers online or physically during orientation, submits required documents, and pays fees.

Admission Procedure
Sign Up on Jiunge
Key in your personal details and verify your email address

Programme application
Apply to Kaimosi Friends University on https://kafu.jiunge.com/

Pay Fees

Application review and feedback
Check email for a notification from Jiunge after Kaimosi Friends College Registry department has reviewed your application.

Required Documents: KCSE result slip, birth certificate, national ID, passport photos, and KUCCPS placement letter.

Privately Sponsored Students
Step 1: Visit the university’s official website or admissions office.
Step 2: Fill out the online or manual application form for BSc AGERM.
Step 3: Pay the application fee through JIUNGE APP
Step 4: Submit scanned copies of KCSE certificate/result slip, ID, birth certificate, and passport photos.
Step 5: University reviews eligibility (minimum KCSE mean grade of C+ or equivalent)
At least C+ in three of the following: Chemistry/Physical Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, Mathematics, Economics, Commerce, Business Studies, Agriculture, Geography.
Diploma holders with distinction/credit in Agriculture or related disciplines may start at second year; those with pass are admitted to first year.
Step 6: Successful applicants receive an admission letter with fee structure and reporting dates and instruction.
Step 7: Student registers online or physically during orientation, submits required documents, and pays fees.

Programme application
Apply to Kaimosi Friends University on https://kafu.jiunge.com/

Pay Application Fees
Pay KES 1000 for the Bachelor’s degree

Application review and feedback
Check email for a notification from Jiunge after Kaimosi Friends University Registry department has reviewed your application.

Career Opportunities

• Agricultural Extension and Marketing – advisory services, farmer training, product promotion.
• Credit Administration and Agricultural Finance – banking, microfinance, cooperative lending.
• Agricultural Project Planning and Implementation – design, management, and evaluation of development projects.
• Academic and Research Institutions – teaching, research, and technical support in universities and colleges.
• Consultancy in Natural Resource Management Agencies – sustainable land, water, and forest resource use.
• Self-Employment in Agribusiness – farming enterprises, input supply, food processing, and marketing.
• Agribusiness and Value Chain Development
• Agribusiness analyst in food processing/export firms.
• Value chain specialist in donor-funded agricultural projects.
• Supply chain/logistics manager in seed, fertilizer, and agrochemical companies.
• Financial and Investment Services
• Agricultural loan officer in banks and SACCOs.
• Risk analyst in insurance firms (crop/livestock cover).
• Investment advisor for agribusiness startups and cooperatives.
• Policy and Governance
• Agricultural policy analyst in ministries or county governments.
• Resource management officer in government agencies.
• Advisor in international organizations (FAO, IFAD, World Bank, UNDP).
• Sustainability and Climate Change
• Climate-smart agriculture consultant.
• Environmental economist focusing on sustainable resource use.
• Specialist in carbon credit markets and green financing.
• Technology and Innovation
• Agritech project manager (digital platforms, mobile money for farmers).
• Data analyst in agricultural resource management.
• GIS specialist for land use and resource mapping.
• Entrepreneurship and Self-Employment
• Founder of agribusiness enterprises (input supply, processing, export).
• Agribusiness incubator mentor or trainer.
• Social entrepreneur in food security and rural development.
• International Development and NGOs
• Programme officer in NGOs working on livelihoods and food security.
• Monitoring and evaluation specialist for donor-funded agricultural projects.
• Community development advisor in natural resource management.

Industrial Attachment Opportunities

Government Agencies

• National Industrial Training Authority (NITA) – offers structured attachment slots across industries.
• Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) – opportunities in agricultural taxation and policy.
• Kenya Power and Lighting Company (KPLC) – exposure to energy and agribusiness linkages.
• Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) – logistics and resource management.
• KenGen – energy and environmental resource management.

Agricultural and Research Institutions
Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organization (KALRO) – crop and livestock economics.
Kenya Marine and Fisheries Research Institute (KEMFRI) – fisheries economics and resource management.
Kenya Forest Research Institute (KEFRI) – forestry economics and conservation.

Private Sector and NGOs

• Safaricom PLC – agritech and mobile money solutions for agriculture.
• TotalEnergies Kenya – energy and agribusiness supply chains.
• KCB Bank and Cooperative Bank – agricultural finance and credit administration.
• Base Titanium – resource economics and environmental management.
• UNICEF and UNESCO – development-focused agricultural and resource management projects.

Potential Career-Aligned Hosts

• Agribusiness firms (input suppliers, food processors, cooperatives).
• Government ministries (Agriculture, Environment, Water Resources).
• NGOs working in rural development, food security, and natural resource management.
• Financial institutions offering agricultural loans and project financing.
• KAFU – IGU and Finance Office

Attachment Eligibility and Duration

1. For bona fide students
2. Often between May – August
3. Mandatory 12-week industrial attachment in the third year
4. Usually at the end of semester two

Attachment Application Requirements

Required Documents

1. Formal application letter (addressed to the organization, endorsed by the university).
2. Introduction/Recommendation letter from the Dean confirming student status.
3. Student ID copy and sometimes National ID.
4. Curriculum vitae (CV) highlighting academic background.
5. Insurance Cover provided by KAFU
6. Log book for weekly reporting of assignment/covered tasks
7. A section of assessors to sign is in the log book – for the University supervisor and attachment provider
8. Grade/marks are awarded separately

Procedure

1. Identify host organization (government agencies, NGOs, private companies, or university-industry programs) at least three months early
2. Submit application package (letter + CV + ID copies + recommendation letter).
3. Await confirmation (organization issues acceptance/placement letter).
4. Report to organization with acceptance letter and university endorsement.
5. Complete attachment period (usually 8–12 weeks).
6. Submit attachment report to university for assessment.

Assessment

1. Attachment is assessed out of 100 marks.
2. Field assessment (30%) – performance evaluated at the place of attachment.
3. Attachment report (70%) – written technical report submitted by the student.

Contacts of Support Persons

Head of Department’s contact details:
Name: Dr. Felix Saouma
Email: fsaouma@kafu.ac.ke
Mobile: 0741403078 and 0736317697

Finance: Fees and Funding (Fee Structure, Scholarships, Bursaries, Financial Aid)

Fees

1. Semester 1 – 147,150
2. Semester 2 – 128,250
   Total: 275,400
3. Scholarships, loans and bursary from Higher Education Financing through www.hef.co.ke
4. Government Scholarship, loan and bursary from Higher Education Financing through https://www.hef.co.ke/
5. CDF funds in respective constituencies (NG-CDF), counties, and NGOs.
6. Apply for work study (needy students) in KAFU, after admission
7. All PSSP students are advised to apply for loans from Higher Education Financing through https://www.hef.co.ke/