Transforming Youth
Into Entrepreneurs

Africa Solutions Centre bridges the gap between academic learning and real-world productive capacity, building market-ready agribusiness entrepreneurs through hands-on enterprise development.

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17+
Years Active
Founded in 2009
18
Month Programme
Enterprise-focused training
5
Agri Tracks
Core enterprise pathways
4+
Industry Sectors
Diversified & growing
Who We Are

Not charity. Enterprise.

Africa Solutions Centre (ASC) is a not-for-profit company dedicated to tackling youth unemployment through structured enterprise development and practical industrial training.

Founded in 2009 after founder Mr. Mwirigi observed the transformative power of self-sustaining enterprise at a local children's home, ASC has since built a structured, institution-level approach to turning graduates into capable agribusiness entrepreneurs.

Legal Status
Not-for-Profit Company
Founded
2009
Primary Focus
Agriculture & Agribusiness
Model
18-Month Enterprise Training
Young agribusiness trainee in the field
Mission

To empower young people by creating self-sustaining opportunities through practical industry training and enterprise development, thereby addressing youth unemployment and contributing to sustainable economic growth.

Vision

To develop local, sustainable solutions to everyday challenges by fostering an entrepreneurial mindset among youth, enabling them to become enterprise developers and active participants in Africa's economic transformation.

Agribusiness Mandate

Core Agribusiness
Enterprise Tracks

Agriculture is ASC's institutional backbone. Each track builds technically grounded, commercially oriented entrepreneurs.

Onion fields managed by ASC enterprises
Certified organic produce

Organic Export Farming

Development of certified organic farms producing high-quality export produce for regional and international markets. Participants are trained in compliance, quality assurance, and export logistics.

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Production efficiency

Dairy Farm Optimisation

Implementation of best-practice dairy management systems to maximise production efficiency, milk quality, and enterprise profitability. Participants develop operational and business management capability.

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Meat & egg production

Sustainable Poultry Farming

Establishment of environmentally responsible poultry operations. Enterprise development focuses on scaling from small-unit operations to commercially viable production volumes.

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Controlled-environment crops

Greenhouse & Horticulture

Controlled-environment production of high-value horticultural crops, with a focus on yield optimisation, post-harvest handling, and market-ready packaging for domestic and export channels.

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Supply chain margins

Value Addition & Processing

Integration of on-farm and off-farm value addition processes (packaging, preservation, and processing) to capture greater margins and improve product shelf life and marketability.

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The ASC Model

Month Industrial Training Model

The programme is intentionally designed as a transition pathway, not merely skills development. Placement is not the goal: enterprise creation is.

100%
Production-based
3
Enterprise pillars
MoU
Institutional partnerships
Programme Structure at a Glance
1
Duration
18 months of intensive, production-environment training
2
Methodology
Hands-on experience in real-scale production and operational settings
3
Focus
Practical agribusiness management, production systems, and enterprise readiness
4
Outcome
Participants return equipped with master plans for small-to-industrial scale operations
5
Post-Program
Establishment of own enterprises with structured monitoring and mentorship support
Enterprise Development

Three Integrated
Enterprise Pillars

A coherent pathway from training through production to full commercial sustainability.

Foundation

Training Structure

Practical, enterprise-focused training that mirrors industrial production standards. Participants gain technical proficiency in agribusiness operations, financial management, and supply chain basics.

  • Industry-standard production environments
  • Financial management fundamentals
  • Supply chain basics & operations
  • Enterprise readiness frameworks
Incubation

Production Systems

Defined value chains, value addition processes, and production protocols that enable graduates to replicate and scale operations. ASC structures incubation mechanisms to support early-stage enterprise viability.

  • Defined agricultural value chains
  • Scalable production protocols
  • Incubation & early-stage support
  • Value addition integration
Market Access

Commercialisation

Structured pathways to market access, revenue generation, and long-term commercial sustainability. Participants are guided through pricing strategies, buyer linkages, and growth roadmaps.

  • Market access & buyer linkages
  • Pricing strategies
  • Revenue generation roadmaps
  • Long-term sustainability planning
Sector Diversification

Beyond
Agriculture

ASC's proven 18-month model expands across adjacent sectors, market-driven and demand-responsive to Kenya's evolving economy.

01

Construction

Training construction entrepreneurs through practical training in sustainable building practices and construction management.

02

Hospitality & Hoteliering

Developing hotel and tourism industry leaders with hands-on experience in guest services, food & beverage, and hospitality enterprise management.

03

Caregiving

Training professional caregivers equipped to establish and manage elder care and health support service enterprises at community level.

04

Emerging Sectors

ASC continuously identifies new opportunity areas based on market demand and youth potential, ensuring the model evolves with Kenya's economic landscape.

Impact & Value

Who Benefits from ASC

With youth unemployment in Kenya reaching 67% in certain age cohorts, ASC's model creates structured pathways for meaningful economic participation.

For Students

  • Hands-on industrial production experience
  • Clear pathway from education to enterprise ownership
  • Ongoing business development support and monitoring
  • Access to networks, markets, and resources

For Partner Institutions

  • Enhanced practical training aligned to market needs
  • Strengthened industry-academia linkages
  • Improved graduate employability and enterprise outcomes
  • Contribution to institutional reputation and student success

For Communities

  • Job creation through new youth-led enterprises
  • Economic development and food security contribution
  • Sustainable agricultural business practices
  • Youth retention and community economic diversification
ASC trainees developing enterprise skills

“Not graduates looking for jobs; entrepreneurs ready to create them.”

Global Alignment

Aligned with the
UN Global Goals

ASC's work directly advances five UN Sustainable Development Goals, anchoring local enterprise development within a global framework.

SDG 1 - No Poverty
SDG 1

No Poverty

Creating income-generating pathways and enterprise ownership opportunities for youth.

SDG 2 - Zero Hunger
SDG 2

Zero Hunger

Enhancing food production capacity and agricultural sustainability through trained agribusiness entrepreneurs.

SDG 4 - Quality Education
SDG 4

Quality Education

Providing practical, industry-relevant training that complements academic qualifications.

SDG 8 - Decent Work & Growth
SDG 8

Decent Work & Growth

Fostering entrepreneurship, enterprise creation, and sustainable job generation.

SDG 12 - Responsible Production
SDG 12

Responsible Production

Promoting sustainable agricultural and business practices across all training sectors.

Youth Unemployment Crisis

Youth unemployment in Kenya reaches as high as 67%in certain age cohorts. ASC's model provides a structured pathway to change this.

67%
Youth unemployment rate in some Kenyan age groups
Partnerships

ASC Actively Seeks
MoUs With

ASC primarily serves university and college graduates enrolled in professional courses as part of their industrial attachment requirements, and we partner strategically with educational institutions to deliver this.

Universities & Colleges

Offering relevant professional programs across multiple faculties

TVET Centres

Technical and vocational training institutions

Industry Partners

For student placement and training across all sectors

International Organisations

Development organisations and international training institutions

Financial Institutions

Impact investors and financial partners for enterprise incubation

Government Bodies

Strategic alignment with public sector and regulatory frameworks

Ready to Partner?

Transform Youth.
Build Africa.

ASC is entering a defining phase of institutional growth. Partner with us to scale the model, expand access, and build Kenya's next generation of agribusiness entrepreneurs.

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