Young farmers in Kwale have urged the Ministry of Education (MoE) and other stakeholders to support them in introducing modern agricultural education to help learners contribute to food security efforts and address unemployment. The appeal was made by members of the Children Empowerment and Development (CHED), a youth-led community-based organization in Ng'ombeni that has been training schoolchildren on kitchen gardening and climate-smart farming methods.
CHED chair Hamisi Magisu said involving pupils early in agribusiness would help change the perception that farming is outdated and instead position it as a source of income and dignity. "We want pupils to see agriculture as science, business and a solution to hunger and joblessness," he said.
The group has already introduced a few school gardens using vertical farming techniques, certified seeds from the Kenya Agricultural and Livestock Research Organisation (KALRO), and skills acquired through the National Agriculture Value Chain Development Project (NAVCDP).
According to Mwagisu, the group plans to reach out to more schools but lacks the resources to spearhead the program. He said they urgently need equipment, certified seeds, and financial support to effectively manage and expand the agricultural projects.
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