Frequently Asked Questions

CGA’s head office is located in Nairobi, Kenya. We operate Farmer Service Centers in 31+ counties across Kenya. Visit our Contact page for our head office address and the nearest FSC location.

You can reach us through:

• Phone: +254 700 222 622
• Email: info@cga.co.ke
• Online: Visit our Contact page
• In person: At any of our 31+ Farmer Service Centers across Kenya

No. CGA (Cereal Growers Association) is an independent, non-profit membership organization representing grain farmers, traders, and agribusinesses in Kenya. We work closely with government agencies and development partners but operate independently to serve our members’ interests.

Any grain farmer, trader, processor, input dealer, or agribusiness professional operating in Kenya can become a CGA member. Membership is open to individuals, cooperatives, farmer groups, and corporate entities involved in the grain value chain.

You can register by visiting the Membership page on our website and filling out the online application form, or by visiting any of our Farmer Service Centers (FSCs) across Kenya. Our team will guide you through the process and help you select the right membership tier.

CGA offers tiered membership options to suit different needs and capacities. Fees vary by category — individual farmer, cooperative/group, agribusiness entity, or corporate partner. Please visit our Membership page or contact us directly for the current fee schedule.

Members enjoy a wide range of benefits including:

• Access to subsidized inputs through our Farmer Service Centers
• Market linkage to reliable buyers
• Training and technical advisory services
• Access to financial products and credit facilities
• Yield guarantee schemes
• Post-harvest handling support
• Digital tools for farm management

CGA welcomes partnerships with development organizations, private sector players, government agencies, research institutions, and financial service providers. Send us an inquiry through our Contact page or email us directly, and our partnerships team will respond within 2 business days.

CGA engages in several types of partnerships:

• Program partnerships — joint program design and implementation
• Financial partnerships — co-financing and blended finance arrangements
• Technical partnerships — knowledge sharing and research collaboration
• Market partnerships — off-take agreements and market linkage
• Government partnerships — policy implementation and extension services

CGA runs several flagship programs including:

• FtMA (Feed the Market Africa) — linking smallholder farmers to formal grain markets
• STRAK — strengthening grain trade and regulatory frameworks
• AABFIM — accelerating access to blended finance for input markets
• FERT — fertilizer and input market development

Each program is designed to address specific challenges in the grain value chain.

The FSC is CGA’s flagship delivery model — a last-mile service hub that brings together inputs, finance, market access, digital tools, and advisory services at the community level. CGA currently operates FSCs in 31+ counties across Kenya, serving over 700,000 farmers.

To become an FSC operator, you need to meet CGA’s minimum requirements including business registration, a suitable premises, and commitment to the FSC service charter. Visit our FSC page for detailed requirements, or contact us with subject “FSC Registration Interest” and our team will reach out.

CGA provides a comprehensive range of services to members across the grain value chain:

• Technical advisory and extension services
• Market intelligence and price information
• Policy advocacy and trade facilitation
• Training and capacity building
• Access to certified inputs
• Linkage to financial services
• Post-harvest handling and storage solutions

CGA works with financial partners to provide members access to agricultural credit, input financing, and insurance products. Through our FSC network and financial partnerships, farmers can access affordable credit for inputs and receive yield guarantee schemes that protect against crop failure.

CGA connects members to formal grain markets through our aggregation model. We aggregate grain from smallholder farmers, ensure quality grading and standardization, and link supplies to institutional buyers including WFP, processors, and traders — ensuring farmers get fair prices.