A transformative agricultural training program is empowering young learners in Wajir County with essential food production skills to enhance nutrition and build community resilience.
Implemented by the Regional Agency for Community Development (RACIDA) with support from the World Food Programme (WFP) and Wajir County's Department of Agriculture, the initiative is currently training students at Nurgows Primary School in Wajir West.
The hands-on sessions focus on practical farming techniques, including transplanting methods, pest management strategies, and sustainable gardening practices.
By moving beyond theoretical classroom lessons, the program equips students with tangible skills to grow nutritious food in arid environments.
This school-based agricultural training forms part of broader efforts to address food security challenges in Kenya's ASAL regions. The knowledge gained enables participants to implement small-scale farming solutions at the household level while fostering long-term climate adaptation capabilities.
Local education officials highlight the program's dual impact – improving dietary diversity for schoolchildren while creating a foundation for future food production entrepreneurs.
The initiative demonstrates how integrating practical agriculture into basic education can transform food systems in vulnerable communities.