For more than a decade, Kenya has firmly established itself as one of Africa’s leading hubs for agritech and food innovation. Nairobi, in particular, anchors much of this growth. Alongside Nigeria and South Africa, Kenya draws steady investment and builds relevant innovation for the region’s food systems.
There have been visible gains in recent years, and as more investors enter the space, the ecosystem keeps expanding. Here are 10 agritech startups shaping Kenya’s scene in 2025.
1. Apollo Agriculture
Focused on helping small-scale farmers increase yields, Apollo Agriculture runs a digital platform that connects users to farm inputs, credit, insurance, and advisory services. One standout feature is its use of machine learning to assess credit risk, making it easier for farmers without formal records to access loans.
The platform also uses remote sensing and mobile tools to manage input delivery and repayment. This full-season support helps farmers stay productive and reduce financial uncertainty.
2. Synnefa
Farmers now get weather, advisory, and insurance services framed in local context, thanks to Synnefa. Using satellite and mobile data, the platform provides crop-specific weather forecasts, pest alerts, and risk protection. Insurance is based on actual conditions—so claims can be triggered automatically if rainfall or temperature thresholds are missed.
Furthermore, through the integration of advisory and insurance, Synnefa helps reduce risk for smallholders. This bundled model removes guesswork and gives farmers access to timely insights and affordable cover, all via simple mobile devices.
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3. SunCulture
SunCulture helps smallholder farmers grow more with less water through affordable solar irrigation systems. The company provides solar pumps, installation, training, and flexible payment plans. Its pay-as-you-grow model makes clean tech accessible without large upfront costs.
Many users report higher crop yields and lower water use. SunCulture’s approach blends renewable energy, credit access, and hands-on support. Their model proves that sustainable farming tools can work at scale when the model fits the realities on the ground.
4. Shamba Pride
The platform links rural agro-dealers to a digital system that tracks stock, offers credit options, and sets fair prices. Farmers across Kenya use Shamba Pride’s DigiShop network to access quality farm inputs and advisory services.
With over 2,000 retailers, Shamba Pride is tackling rural supply issues by upgrading informal retailers with tech and support. Its hybrid approach, online coordination with local delivery makes it easier for farmers to find trusted products closer to where they live.
5. Aquarech
Fish farmers using Aquarech access high-quality feed, financing, and technical support through a mobile platform. The system pairs smart feed delivery with remote tracking tools, helping farmers improve efficiency and reduce waste.
With support from important stakeholders, Aquarech is strengthening Kenya’s aquaculture sector by making commercial fish farming more accessible. Its credit model and digital tools remove common barriers faced by small-scale fish producers.
6. Tulaa
Thousands of farmers rely on Tulaa’s mobile marketplace to access credit, quality inputs, and reliable buyers. The platform allows users to save toward inputs, receive advisory support, and sell produce—all from a simple mobile interface.
The platform is backed by data and built for smallholders and helps bridge the gap between supply and demand. Its model brings more structure and fairness to informal food markets across Kenya.
7. Kuza
Through a digital and community-led model, Kuza helps rural youth and women build agribusinesses. The platform connects users to training, input suppliers, credit options, and markets using simple mobile tools.
Focusing on local networks, Kuza improves access to knowledge and support at the grassroots level. Its micro-learning kits and OneNetwork system give farmers the resources they need to run productive, sustainable ventures close to home.
8. Taimba
Taimba connects restaurants with fresh produce directly sourced from farmers using a mobile and courier-based approach. This setup removes middlemen and ensures better prices and quality control. Users place orders via a mobile app or call center, and produce is delivered the same day, reducing spoilage.
Leveraging strong logistics and local partnerships, Taimba brings transparency and traceability to the supply chain. As demand for fresh, reliable produce grows, this model provides a practical and efficient solution for urban markets.
9. Rhea
A women-led Kenyan startup created in 2022, Rhea uses IoT sensors and machine learning to deliver affordable, on-site soil testing for smallholder farmers. Their Agripad device reads soil nutrients and moisture, then generates tailored fertiliser and crop recommendations—helping farmers make informed decisions quickly.
Rhea has gained recognition, winning woman-led startups funding and climate-tech awards and securing investment from Village Capital and Standard Chartered. Rhea supports healthier crops and better yields by bringing precision agriculture tools directly to the field.
10. iProcure
iProcure connects manufacturers to rural agro-dealers through a digital distribution platform. It’s built to fix inefficiencies in agri-input supply by tracking inventory, streamlining orders, and cutting out middlemen.
Farmers access inputs through nearby dealers using a simple USSD code.However, Kenyan agritech company iProcure entered administration in April 2024 due to financial difficulties and inability to meet its debt obligations. Its model notwithstanding, remains one of the most ambitious in agri-input logistics across the region.
Final Thoughts
Kenya’s agritech space has grown far beyond early-stage experiments. What once started with a few pilot tools has turned into a broad network of platforms solving real problems in credit, inputs, storage, and market access. Each of these startups reflects how local ideas and simple tech can drive lasting change. As the ecosystem matures, the focus will keep shifting—toward models that serve more farmers and deliver tangible value across the chain.
