Through contracts with Conservation International (CI) and the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), Tymax has played a pivotal role in implementing Component 3 of the GCF-funded TWENDE Project across 11 counites in Kenya.

This component is designed to drive climate-resilient investments in priority value chains, particularly honey, camel milk, fodder & meat, and gums & resins.

Key Achievements & Impact

✅ Value Chain Development & Market Access – Tymax led value chain prioritization and enterprise selection, ensuring targeted support for 12 enterprises out of the 52 identified in the priority value chains.

✅ Innovative Financial Models for Climate Resilience – Tymax designed and structured two critical financial mechanisms:

• Preliminary Small Grants Model – Empowering community enterprises, particularly those led by women and youth, to scale up climate-smart businesses.
• Community Resilience Facility (CRF) – A loan facility enhancing access to finance for restoration enterprises, fostering economic stability and environmental conservation.

✅ Capacity Building & Compliance – Continues to deliver training programs on environmental and market compliance, equipping enterprises with skills to meet regulatory standards and attract investment.

✅ Gender & Nutrition Integration –Tymax is driving strategic gender inclusion by ensuring women and youth-led honey enterprises receive targeted support to enhance leadership, decision-making, and economic resilience, aligning with the TWENDE Project indicators for inclusive climate-smart value chains.  To strengthen market access, Tymax empowers honey entrepreneurs to leverage the nutritional benefits of honey as a key selling point, positioning their products as health-conscious and environmentally sustainable, while enhancing food security and household nutrition.

Tymax partnered with Conservation International - Liberia  to implement the GEF funded Adaptation Accelerator Program (AAP), empowering 16 SMEs in climate-smart agriculture, fisheries, and waste management. 

Tymax prioritized sub-sectors, selected enterprises, and delivered capacity-building programs, including business modelling and planning, markets development and financial management. The SMEs developed investor-ready pitch decks, securing $150,000 of project investments and $21,200 in awards. The program’s impact spans 7,500 hectares of climate-smart practices, improved livelihoods for over 10,000 individuals, and enhanced gender inclusivity, positioning SMEs for long-term sustainability and growth - expected to raise over $750,000 in the long term. 

Key services

• Sector priorization
• Building capacity 
• Pitch decks preparations and presenations

Building capacity of 59 enterprises on technical and business management, coaching & mentorship helping them build their business models, tell their story better and unlocking investments (ongoing). Provided training to three cohorts of 100 entrepreneurs each from 27 African nations under the Land Accelerator project to enable them strengthen their supply chain models in 2022, 2023 and 2024.  

Key achievements:

• Training of 59 enterprises in the GRV
• Training of 100 enterprenuers at the continental level on supply chain management - video available here: 

 Developed ABPL’s 5 year – 2024 to 2030 strategic plan, business plan and financial model. The robust strategy and business plan is aimed at strategically positioning ABPL in the bioenergy subsector including optimizing carbon credit markets for diverse stakeholders.

Key achievements 

• 5 year strategic plan inclusive of gender integration. 
• 5 year business plan
• 5 year financial model

Tymax successfully completed a comprehensive value chain analysis under the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) as part of the Kenya Window of the East African Community (EAC) Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP). Funded by the European Union (EU), the program aimed to enhance Kenya’s agro-food sector by improving market access for agricultural products in both EU and regional markets, ultimately driving economic growth and trade competitiveness.

Project Scope:  Value Chains Analysis 

Tymax conducted an in-depth value chain analysis across 12 counties in Kenya, focusing on export-oriented fruits, vegetables, herbs, spices, and nuts. The study provided critical insights into:

✅ Macro Environment Analysis – Examining trade policies, regulations, and frameworks shaping Kenya’s agro-food exports.
✅ Demand Analysis – Assessing market trends, consumer preferences, and international trade dynamics.
✅ Supply Analysis – Evaluating production systems, processing, and barriers to market access.
✅ Value Chain Support & Facilitation – Identifying institutions, service providers, and enablers driving sector growth.
✅ Sub-sector Strategies & Policies – Recommending policy interventions to enhance sector competitiveness.
✅ Gender & Social Analysis – Unpacking gender disparities, challenges, and opportunities for inclusive participation in value chains.

Gender & Nutrition Integration in Agro-Food Value Chains

A key highlight of the project was its emphasis on gender-responsive value chain development. The study revealed gender gaps in production, processing, and trade, providing actionable recommendations to empower women, youth, and marginalized groups within the agro-food sector.

Moreover, nutrition-sensitive approaches were integrated into the analysis, ensuring that improvements in agricultural value chains also contributed to food security, dietary diversity, and overall public health. The findings underscored the need for enhanced market access strategies that not only drive exports but also support nutrition outcomes.

Key Value Chains & Counties Covered

Tymax’s analysis focused on high-value export crops, generating data-driven insights to enhance competitiveness and sustainability in the following sectors:

🌱 Vegetables – French beans & snow peas
🍊 Fruits – Passion fruits & mangoes
🌿 Herbs & Spices – Export-oriented herbs & chilies
🥜 Nuts – Macadamia & groundnuts

📍 Counties Covered: Makueni, Machakos, Embu, Uasin Gishu, Bungoma, Trans Nzoia, Taita Taveta, Kajiado, Nakuru, Busia, Siaya, and Homabay.

Project Impact & Legacy

Tymax’s work under this UNIDO-led initiative provided valuable insights and recommendations that continue to shape Kenya’s agro-food sector. The findings have contributed to:

✔ Policy Development & Trade Facilitation – Supporting regulatory frameworks for increased exports.
✔ Gender Inclusion & Economic Empowerment – Strengthening the participation of women and youth in agricultural value chains.
✔ Market Access & Competitiveness – Identifying key interventions to enhance Kenya’s positioning in EU and regional markets.
✔ Nutrition-Sensitive Agriculture – Promoting value chains that contribute to improved food security and public health.

The reports are available here: markupkenya.org/document-category/value-chain-analysis/ 

Tymax  supported the development of county-level food safety policies under the EU-funded AgriFI Food Safety Programme, implemented in through a contract with Micro Enterprise Support Programme Trust (MESPT) and  collaboration with the 13 county governments stakeholders.

Key Achievements in Policy Development

Tymax played a pivotal role in guiding 13 counties through a structured policy development process, ensuring alignment with national food safety regulations and global market requirements. Our contributions included:

✅ Stakeholder Consultations – Conducted virtual workshops with county governments to identify specific food safety challenges and policy needs.
✅ Policy Drafting & Alignment – Facilitated virtual policy formulation workshops to ensure county policies reflected national food safety priorities.
✅ Technical Guidance & Review – Provided expert feedback to strengthen food safety governance, compliance, and enforcement mechanisms.

The 13 counties that successfully developed their food safety policies include: Bungoma, Busia, Kakamega, Siaya, Nakuru, Taita Taveta, Uasin Gishu, Machakos, Makueni, Kajiado, Embu, Trans Nzoia, and Homabay.

Please explore one of the Food Safety policies here: https://shorturl.at/lGNVY

CASCADE(CAtalyzing Strengthened policy aCtion for heAlthy Diets and resiliencE)' is a multi-country project implemented by a consortium led by CARE with GAIN, both organisations with long-standing experience in addressing malnutrition at the community and household levels and advocating for greater government engagement for sustainable food systems.

Tymax’s founder led the CASCADE assignment under GAIN, conducting a high-impact assessment of private service providers (PSPs) supporting nutrition-related policies in Kenya. This work directly strengthened private sector engagement in nutrition programming, ensuring that women and children have greater access to nutritious foods such as fortified foods and school feeding programs, thereby addressing malnutrition at scale. The findings of this work contributed to capacity strengthening of PSPs, reinforcing Tymax’s ability to drive policy-to-practice interventions that improve nutrition outcomes. 

Tymax Agribusiness was contracted by SNV Kenya under the HortIMPACT Program, a market-led horticulture initiative funded by the Embassy of the Netherlands in Kenya. The program sought to enhance food safety, improve smallholder market access, and promote sustainable horticultural value chains. Tymax played a pivotal role in strengthening producer organizations, empowering horticulture enterprises, and enhancing food safety through four key assignments:

1. Client Profiling and Capacity Assessment – Baseline Survey

Geographic Coverage: Makueni, Kiambu, and Nyeri Counties
Tymax conducted a comprehensive baseline survey to assess the capacity and needs of smallholder farmers and producer organizations in integrating into sustainable horticultural markets. The profiling exercise:
✔ Identified gaps in business management, market linkages, and compliance with food safety standards.
✔ Informed targeted interventions to improve access to domestic and export horticulture markets.
✔ Provided a roadmap for capacity building programs to enhance the competitiveness of smallholder horticulture enterprises.

2. Spray Service Providers (SSP) Study – Strengthening Food Safety

Geographic Coverage: Makueni, Nyeri, Murang’a, Kirinyaga, and Embu Counties
Tymax conducted an in-depth study on Spray Service Providers (SSPs), assessing their role in reducing pesticide misuse and enhancing food safety in horticultural production. The study:
✔ Mapped six SSP business models, evaluating their effectiveness in delivering professional spray services.
✔ Identified challenges limiting smallholder access to professional SSPs, such as lack of equipment and market linkages.
✔ Provided policy recommendations to establish sustainable SSP networks, ensuring compliance with global food safety standards.
This study contributed to unpacking scalable models that enhance food safety, ensuring that consumers have access to nutritious and safe horticultural produce.

3. Producer Organizations & Enterprise Development

Geographic Coverage: Makueni, Nakuru, Kiambu, Kirinyaga, Machakos, and Nandi Counties
Tymax worked directly with farmer cooperatives and producer organizations, strengthening their business models, governance, and market readiness. Our interventions:
✔ Provided business mentorship and technical support to develop profitable, market-oriented enterprises.
✔ Facilitated access to financial linkages and investment opportunities, enabling agripreneurs to scale their businesses.
✔ Promoted inclusive business models ensuring smallholder participation in domestic and export horticultural markets.

4. Potato Farmers Capacity Building

Geographic Coverage: Laikipia, Meru, Nyandarua, Bomet, and Narok Counties
Tymax led a farmer-focused training initiative to enhance potato production, value addition, and market access. The program:
✔ Provided training on climate-smart potato farming practices, minimizing post-harvest losses.
✔ Strengthened aggregation models and contract farming, linking smallholders to reliable buyers.
✔ Ensured adoption of Good Agricultural Practices (GAPs), improving the quality and competitiveness of Kenyan potatoes in the market.

Impact and Contribution to Food Safety & Market Development

Through these assignments, Tymax made significant contributions to the HortIMPACT project’s mission, particularly in:
✔ Building resilient and market-driven producer organizations, ensuring smallholders actively participate in horticultural value chains.
✔ Strengthening food safety systems by enhancing access to Spray Service Providers (SSPs) and promoting integrated pest management (IPM) models.
✔ Developing enterprise-focused capacity building solutions, enabling agripreneurs to adopt sustainable business models beyond donor support.

Tymax’s strategic, data-driven approach ensured that interventions were tailored to the needs of smallholder farmers and agribusinesses, making us an ideal partner in implementing inclusive, market-driven agricultural programs.

The Smart Water for Agriculture (SWA) project, implemented from 2016 to 2019 by SNV Kenya, aimed to enhance water and energy efficiency in Kenyan agriculture. By promoting farmer-led, market-based smart water solutions, the project sought to boost agricultural productivity, ensure sustainable resource use, and improve food security for small and medium-sized entrepreneurial (SME) farmers. The initiative targeted a 20% increase in water productivity for 20,000 SME farmers, with a focus on inclusivity, aiming for at least 50% female participation.

Tymax's Assignments under the SWA Project

As a partner in the SWA project, Tymax undertook two critical assignments:

1. County Rapid Assessments – Water for Agriculture Value Chain Analysis
• Objective: Accelerate the adoption of smart water solutions—including water harvesting, storage, abstraction, conveyance, and application—by entrepreneurial SME farmers to enhance agricultural water productivity.
• Geographic Coverage: Meru, Nyeri, Uasin Gishu, Nakuru Counties, and Kajiado South Sub-County.
• Approach: Conducted comprehensive assessments to identify existing water management practices, challenges, and opportunities within the agricultural value chains. Engaged with local stakeholders, including county officials, farmers , agribusinesses, and  to gather insights and promote the integration of smart water technologies tailored to each region's unique needs.
2. Producer Organizations Enterprises Development with a Focus on Markets and Enterprises Development
• Geographic Coverage: Laikipia, Meru, and Nakuru Counties.
• Approach: Collaborated with producer organizations to strengthen their market presence and enterprise development. Provided capacity-building sessions on business management, market linkages, and sustainable practices. Facilitated access to new markets and resources, enabling these organizations to thrive and contribute to the broader goal of sustainable water use in agriculture.

Through these assignments, Tymax played a pivotal role in advancing the SWA project's mission to foster sustainable, efficient, and inclusive agricultural practices in Kenya.

 The REVIVER Project—Regenerative Agriculture for Vocational Education EU + Africa—is a transformative initiative under the Erasmus+ Programme, running from December 1, 2023, to November 30, 2025. This project unites six organizations from Europe and Sub-Saharan Africa to develop a dynamic educational program focused on regenerative agriculture and eco-sustainability. The primary goal is to create a vocational curriculum tailored to the unique geographic and climatic conditions of these regions, thereby enhancing sustainable farming practices and vocational education.

Key Areas of Focus:

• Innovative Curriculum Development: Crafting a comprehensive curriculum that integrates regenerative agriculture principles, addressing the specific needs of diverse agricultural landscapes.
• E-Learning Platforms and Modules: Establishing interactive e-learning platforms equipped with modules that facilitate accessible and flexible learning opportunities for aspiring farmers.
• Agri-Calculator Tool: Developing a user-friendly agri-calculator to assist farmers in making informed decisions regarding resource allocation and crop management.

Tymax's Critical Role:

Tymax  has been instrumental in supporting its sister company - Kua Zone within the REVIVER consortium, contributing significantly to:

• Curriculum Development: Leveraging its extensive agricultural expertise, Tymax has co-developed an innovative curriculum that encompasses practical and theoretical aspects of regenerative agriculture.
• Pilot Testing: Tymax has facilitated pilot programs in Ghana and Kenya, engaging young farmers to evaluate and refine the curriculum, ensuring its relevance and effectiveness.
• E-Modules and Agri-Calculator Development: Collaborating closely in the creation of interactive e-modules and the agri-calculator tool, Tymax ensures these resources are tailored to the real-world needs of farmers, enhancing their applicability and user experience.

Leveraging Experience for Broader Impact:

Building upon this collaborative experience, Tymax is committed to expanding the reach of the REVIVER project's outcomes. By harnessing the developed platforms and tools, Tymax aims to impact a broader spectrum of young farmers, not only in Kenya, Ghana, and Tanzania—where the African partners are based—but across the entire continent. This endeavor seeks to promote sustainable agricultural practices, enhance food security, and foster economic growth throughout Africa.

Key Achievements:

• Innovative Curriculum Development: Contributed to the creation of a cutting-edge curriculum that blends regenerative agriculture with vocational training.
• Successful Pilot Programs: Implemented and assessed the curriculum with young farmers in Ghana and Kenya, gathering valuable feedback for continuous improvement.
• Resource Development: Supported the development of e-learning modules and the agri-calculator tool, providing essential resources to empower the next generation of African farmers.

Through these concerted efforts, Tymax exemplifies its dedication to advancing sustainable agriculture and education, driving positive change across African farming communities.