20/02/2026
From 27–29th January 2026, Rhea trained 99 agronomists across Kajiado, Taita Taveta, and Makueni County on soil health management and testing.
With 65% female and 35% youth male participation, the sessions focused on:
🌱 The importance of soil testing
🌱 Proper soil sample collection
🌱 Delivering Rhea soil health solutions to farming communities
The message was clear: agronomists are eager to provide soil health solutions, and community-level knowledge transfer is urgent. With over 95% of smallholder farms in Kenya facing severe nutrient depletion and soil acidification, decentralizing soil testing is key to restoring productivity.
By training agents, Rhea is building the infrastructure needed to make soil testing accessible and timely for farmers nationwide. Thank you to AGRA for supporting this work through the YEGRO (Youth Entrepreneurship Growth, Resilience & Opportunities) Award.
Are you an agronomist who wants join Rhea in championing soil testing? Give us a call to sign up as an agent: 📱 +254 797 317 748