How Can I Sign Up to MAANO?

Signing up to MAANO is simple and gives you access to a digital marketplace that connects farmers, buyers, cooperatives, agri-businesses, and financial service providers. Users can trade agricultural products, access market information, and explore a range of value-added services through a single platform.

MAANO is available through the web platform, mobile application, and USSD by dialing *277#, making it accessible even to users without internet connectivity.

Who Can Register on MAANO?

MAANO is open to farmers, buyers, cooperatives, agri-businesses, government institutions, NGOs, financial institutions, insurers, and other organizations participating in agricultural value chains.

Registering as a Farmer, Buyer, Cooperative, or Agri-Business

To create an account:

1. Visit the MAANO web platform, download the mobile application, or dial *277#.
2. Select Sign Up and choose the appropriate account type.
3. Provide the required personal or business information.
4. Complete the account verification process.
5. Update your profile to begin accessing marketplace services.

What Can I Do After Registering?

• List and trade agricultural products.
• Access real-time market prices and price discovery tools.
• Participate in competitive bidding opportunities.
• Connect directly with buyers and sellers.
• Access farming inputs and logistics services.
• Apply for financing and insurance products.
• Access agricultural training and e-learning resources.

Registering as a Financial Institution or Insurance Provider

Banks, microfinance institutions, SACCOs, insurance providers, and other financial service organizations can partner with MAANO to offer financial products and services directly to users on the platform.

To become a partner:

1. Contact the MAANO team to express your interest.
2. Submit your organization profile and service offering.
3. Complete the onboarding and due diligence process.
4. Integrate your products and services with the MAANO platform, where applicable.
5. Begin serving farmers, buyers, and agri-businesses through the MAANO ecosystem.

Accessing MAANO Through USSD

Users without smartphones or internet access can dial *277# to register, access market information, explore available services, and participate in the MAANO ecosystem using any mobile phone.

If you require assistance with registration or partnership onboarding, please contact the MAANO support team for guidance.