Shamba Stars Application Requirements

Full Name (as per National ID card):

Preferred Name/Nickname:

Date of Birth:

National ID Number or Passport Number:

Phone Number (WhatsApp preferred):

Gender:

Male

Female

Non-binary

Prefer not to say

Email Address:

County of Residence:

Home Sub-county/Ward:

Are you a person living with a disability?

Yes

No

Prefer not to say

In what field(s) of agriculture are you most active? (Tick all that apply):

Crop farming

Livestock/poultry/fisheries

Agribusiness

Agri-tech/Innovation

Climate-smart farming

Urban farming

Advocacy/Policy/Youth leadership

Education/Training

Other (kindly state):

What best describes your current role?

Student

Youth entrepreneur

Employed in agriculture

Volunteer/Community mobilizer

Content creator/media

Other (describe below):

Briefly describe what you do in agriculture (Max 200 words):

What inspires you to be part of agriculture? (Max 100 words):

What challenges have you faced and how have you overcome them? (Max 150 words):

What impact have you made in your community or area of work? (Max 150 words):

Why do you want to become a YARA@30 Shamba Star? (Max 150 words):

What would you do if selected? How will you use this opportunity? (Max 100 words):

What do you believe is the future of food systems in Kenya or Africa? (Max 150 words): (Think big: climate change, tech, nutrition, sustainability, rural development, policy.)

What’s your dream for food systems in 2050? (Optional – Max 100 words):

What unique role do you think youth (like you) will play in shaping that future? (Max 100 words):

Do you have any achievements, recognitions, or awards related to agriculture?

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Upload your recent photo: passport-size photo [Attach photo]

Record and post on your social media handles (and tag YARA Kenya) an up to 120 seconds video introducing yourself and your agri-story, then share the link of your social media account:

Instagram link:

X link:

Facebook link:

Upload any other supporting files (optional): [Attach files]

Consent: [ ] I confirm that the information provided is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge.

I understand that the personal information I provide in this form will be collected and processed by YARA (or its appointed Yara@30 campaign partners) in accordance with the Kenya Data Protection Act (2019).

This data will be used solely for purposes related to the YARA@30 Shamba Stars Campaign, including application review, selection, communication, and public recognition of selected persons.

YARA commits to collecting only the minimum data necessary, storing it securely, and retaining it only for as long as needed to complete the campaign and required reporting.

I may request access, correction, or deletion of my data by contacting: Data Protection Officer – [YARA Kenya] Email: info.yara@yara.com

I understand I have the right to withdraw my consent at any time and to lodge a complaint with the Office of the Data Protection Commissioner (ODPC) if I believe my rights are being infringed.

I give my informed consent for the processing of my personal data as outlined above.

YARA@30 Shamba Stars Application Form

PERSONAL INFORMATION