Agricultural Courses

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Agriculture remains the backbone of Kenya’s economy, and modern farming increasingly depends on skilled technicians who can maintain the tools, machinery and systems that make farms productive. The Sensei Agriculture Department offers practical, training designed to prepare graduates for immediate employment on farms, in agribusiness, and with NGOs and county governments.

Your skills will range from repairing farm tools, servicing tractors, to installing irrigation systems and managing greenhouses. Our agriculture courses equip students with skills that are in constant demand as Kenya modernises its food production sector.

Our Agricultural Courses

Course Duration Fee Requirements
Farm Tools Repair Technician 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Greenhouse / Hydroponics Maintenance Technician 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Irrigation Installation & Repair Technician 3 Months KES 20,000/month ID / School Certificate
Farm Tractor Mechanics 6 Months KES 25,000/month ID / DL / School Certificate
Fruit & Tree Nursery Management 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / DL / School Certificate
Landscape & Gardening 3 Months KES 25,000/month ID / School Certificate
Agricultural Course Application

Entry Requirements

National ID or School Certificate. Driving Licence required for Farm Tractor Mechanics.

Campus Availability

Nakuru Campus (Barnabas Centre, Pipeline Road) | Kitengela Campus (Milimani Estate, Sensei Area)

Study Mode

Day Scholar & Boarding available. Students are provided with a helmet, reflector jacket and overall. Bring your own safety boots.

Intake Periods

First week of every month (4th–8th).

Documents needed: 2 photocopies of National ID + 4 passport photos. Boarding students should carry personal effects (blankets, bed sheets, toiletries, plates, cup & spoon).

Boarding (food & accommodation): Boarding: KES 8,000/month (food & accommodation included)

Career Opportunities & Outcomes

Farm tractor mechanic
Farm tools & equipment repair technician
Agribusiness equipment service provider
Greenhouse / hydroponics system technician
Nursery manager & horticultural technician
Irrigation installation & maintenance contractor
Landscape designer & garden maintenance professional
County government agriculture mechanisation officer

FAQs

For most technical courses, a valid National ID is all you need to register. Some specialised courses may have additional requirements that the school will ask for during aadmission
Duration varies by course and level. Short skills courses can take a few weeks, while full certificate programmes run for several months. You are also free to register for more than one course

Yes, you can pay in instalments. Fees can be paid via M-Pesa (Paybill No: 247247, using your ACC NO: 0310260756005) or at the campus directly. After an M-Pesa payment, forward the confirmation SMS to 0729891301 (Nakuru Campus) or 0717-951055 (Kitengela Campus)

Yes. Sensei’s training philosophy is strongly practical. Students are expected to be physically present at the campus since hands-on work in workshops and on equipment is a core part of every technical programme.
Yes. Both campuses (Nakuru along the Nairobi-Nakuru Highway, and Kitengela in Nairobi) have hostels that provide food and boarding for students who need accommodation.
Sensei does not place graduates into employment, but you will receive a letter of recommendation to support your job search. The industry-aligned curriculum and practical training are designed to make you job-ready from day one.

Accredited by Regulatory Bodies

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