Training and Workforce Solutions

Latia Agripreneurship Institute (LAI) under Latia Agribusiness Solutions Limited, is a Kenyan registered college under TVET Act as a Technical Vocational College (Reg. TVC/0042/2016). LAI uses an industry led, market driven and competency based approach to deliver a broad training program referred to as “Apprenticeship”.

The program targets anyone who can read and write and the core criterion for selection is the passion for agribusiness, the ability and readiness to either invest in own farm, or gain meaningful employment in the industry.

Our training model is delivered through 70% practical and 30% theory. Trainers are approved by TVETA thereby guaranteeing thoroughly skilled farm operators and managers.

Access to Technology, Inputs & Financial Services

  • Latia facilitates agribusinesses’ access to mechanization, digitization and automation systems to increase productivity and efficiency as well as promote sustainable production.
  • The technologies promoted by us include ICT management systems, farm automation and mechanization, inputs, value addition systems (i.e. processing equipment/technology).
  • The ICT Technologies promoted by us have been developed and tested all over Africa by Eclectics International which has operations in 24 countries in the continent.
  • Latia also facilitates access to finance for agribusinesses.

Project Management

  • We create synergies and partnerships with different service providers to offer comprehensive agribusiness solutions. At Latia, we design the
    client’s projects and help in the selection of service providers while coordinating & supervising the implementation process to facilitate efficient project delivery.
  • Our partners in the ecosystem consists of local & international companies with vast experience & networks in various aspects of agribusiness.

Access to Markets

  • Latia is active in the development of robust value chains and agribusiness clusters which gives producers better access to stable
    & reliable Markets.
  • Our market interventions are designed to shorten the food supply chain and provide direct contact between producers and consumers.
    By improving producers productivity through training and business support services we are contributing to increasing food availability
    & affordability.
  • Our key focus is the production and supply of high quality, safe & affordable food. We support producers and agribusinesses to adopt
    good agriculture and food manufacturing practices and adhere to legal requirements as well as market standards.