EAC Secretariat Launched Digital Youth Agribusiness Portal
The new regional platform provides young agripreneurs with access to markets, knowledge, and investment partnerships.
Updated on Oct. 10, 2026 in Youth
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The East African Community (EAC) Secretariat has officially launched a digital portal designed to support young agripreneurs across the region. This initiative aims to strengthen the professional standing of youth-led agricultural businesses by facilitating access to crucial resources and networks.
Why it matters
By creating a dedicated space for knowledge sharing and market access, the platform seeks to elevate the role of young people within the agricultural sector. This effort provides a more direct path for youth-led ventures to secure the partnerships needed for growth.
The digital portal includes a catalogue profiling 6 youth-led agribusinesses for potential investor matchmaking. This resource serves as a regional hub for agripreneurs to find market opportunities and build necessary professional partnerships.
The players
EAC Secretariat
The executive organ of the East African Community which manages the implementation of regional policies and development projects.
AGRA
An organization focused on transforming African agriculture into a highly productive, efficient, and sustainable system.
EABC
The East African Business Council which serves as the apex body of business associations in the East African Community.
The details
The platform was developed following a youth convening in Nairobi, translating regional discussions into a digital capacity-building programme supported by AGRA. The project serves as an infrastructure for both networking and direct investment visibility for young entrepreneurs.
Timeline
The EAC Secretariat launched the digital regional platform for youth agripreneurs on October 9, 2026.
Culture Shift
This development reflects the ongoing transition of regional agricultural sectors toward digital integration and youth-led economic modernization. It builds upon the EAC's regional investment profile mandate by creating a centralized, accessible venue for emerging business talent.
Young entrepreneurs can utilize the platform to gain direct exposure to potential investors through the showcased business profiles. This digital resource simplifies the process of finding market opportunities and building networks that were previously more difficult to access.
The takeaway
The launch of this portal signals a strategic move to lower barriers to entry for young farmers in the regional market. Aspiring agribusiness owners should monitor the site for future updates regarding capacity-building opportunities and expanded investor access.
Further reading
Learn more about initiatives aimed at the next generation by visiting the Youth section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The East African.
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