4-H Kenya Patron Needs Assessment Survey 2026

Helping us plan better for our clubs  ·  Approx. 12–15 minutes  ·  Responses are confidential

All required fields are marked with *. Your responses will be sent to 4‑H Kenya.
Patron profile
Basic information about you and your club. This helps us maintain accurate patron records and communicate effectively with you.
Q1Full name*
Q2Email address*
Q3Phone number*
Q4County*
Q5Sub-county / ward
Q6Club name*
Q7Principal / Headteacher name and contact*
Full name
Phone number
Email address (if available)
Q8How long have you been a 4-H patron?*
Less than 1 year
1–3 years
4–6 years
7–10 years
More than 10 years
Q9How did you first learn about 4-H?*
Through a school or educational institution
Referred by another patron or colleague
Ministry of Agriculture / government outreach
Social media or online
Community / local event
Was a 4-H / 4-K member as a young person
Other
Q10Have you attended a 4-H patron training?*
Yes
No
If yes — please provide details
Date of training
Venue / location
Q11How often would you like 4-H Kenya to engage with you?*
Weekly check-ins
Monthly (meetings + reports)
Quarterly (meetings + reports)
Bi-annually (two meetings + two reports per year)
Annually only
As needed / on request
Q12Rank your preferred channels of communication*
Drag and drop items to reorder by preference (1 = most preferred)
1Email
2Phone call
3WhatsApp group
4Virtual meetings (Zoom / Teams)
5Physical / in-person meetings
6Social media (Facebook, X, Instagram)
Club status & current activities
Tell us about the current state of your club and what it is doing.
Q13What is the current status of your club?*
Active — meeting and running activities regularly
Dormant — was active but currently not meeting
New — starting / registering for the first time in 2026
Reactivating — returning after a period of inactivity
Q14Does your club identify as 4-H or 4-K?*
4-H (Head, Heart, Hands, Health)
4-K (legacy Kenya 4-K Club identity)
We use both names interchangeably
Not sure / transitioning
Q15Approximate number of active members in your club*
1–10
11–25
26–50
51–100
More than 100
Q16Age groups currently active in your club*
4-H Clovers (5–8 years)
4-H Juniors (9–13 years)
4-H Intermediates (14–18 years)
4-H Seniors (19–24 years)
4-H Alumni (25+ years)
Q17Programmatic areas your club is currently active in*
Agri-food systems & farming
Livelihoods & enterprise development
Climate & environmental action
Mental health & wellbeing
Civic engagement & leadership
Science, technology & space
Other (specify below)
If Other — please specify
Q18How often does your club meet?*
Weekly
Bi-weekly
Monthly
Irregularly
Not currently meeting (dormant / new)
Training & capacity needs
Help us understand where patrons need the most support to run effective clubs.
Q19Your top training needs as a patron*
Curriculum delivery & facilitation skills
Youth safeguarding & child protection
Record keeping & club administration
Project planning & M&E
Financial management & fundraising
Mental health first aid
Digital skills & social media
Climate-smart agriculture techniques
Other (specify below)
If Other — please specify
Q20Rate your confidence in delivering the current 4-H curriculum*
1
2
3
4
5
Not confidentVery confident
Q21Preferred training format*
In-person workshops (full day)
In-person workshops (half day)
Online / virtual sessions
Self-paced materials (guides, videos)
Peer learning / county cluster meetings
Q22Specific topics you wish the curriculum addressed more
Innovations & best practices
Share what is working well and any creative approaches your club has developed.
Q23Has your club introduced any new or innovative activity in the past year?*
Yes
No
Not sure
Q24If yes — describe the innovation and its impact
Q25Partnerships your club has formed with external organisations
County government
Schools or universities
NGOs / CBOs
Private sector / agribusiness
Faith-based organisations
None
Q26Your club's most significant achievement from 2025
Challenges & special needs
Honest feedback about barriers helps us allocate resources where they matter most.
Q27Biggest challenges your club faces*
Insufficient funds / resources
Low member retention / dropout
Lack of meeting space
Limited access to training materials
Poor internet / digital access
Patron burnout
Climate shocks (drought, floods)
Other (specify below)
If Other — please specify
Q28Members with special needs or vulnerabilities your club serves
Youth with disabilities
Youth from pastoralist / ASAL communities
Out-of-school youth
Youth in conflict-affected areas
No specific vulnerable groups
Other
If Other — please describe
Q29Rate the level of support you receive from 4-H Kenya HQ*
1
2
3
4
5
Very poorExcellent
Q30One thing 4-H Kenya could do differently to better support your club
2026 priorities & network growth
Help us plan the year ahead and grow the 4-H network across Kenya.
Q314-H Kenya initiatives you are most interested in for 2026*
National 4-H Day / County Showcase
ASAL Youth Programme rollout
Space Challenge & STEM Curriculum
Climate Emergency programme
4-H Alumni network launch
International exchange / Africa Clover Network
Other
If Other — please specify
Q32Willingness to serve as county-level resource patron or peer trainer*
Yes, very willing
Yes, with the right support
Not at this time
Q33School nominations for the 4-H Kenya network
Nomination 1
School name
Contact name
Phone / email
County / sub-county
Q34May 4-H Kenya contact you for a follow-up interview?
Yes
No
Q35Any other comments or suggestions for the 2026 programme

Thank you! Your responses will directly shape 4-H Kenya's 2026–2030 programme planning. Results will be shared with patrons through your county coordinator.