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TECH-ENABLED AGRICULTURE PROJECT UNVEILED IN GARISSA SCHOOL

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OCT 7 – Garissa County has limited access to sustainable agricultural practices
and digital literacy, posing challenges to food security and economic
development.

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Traditional farming methods are insufficient in the face of climate change,
exacerbating food insecurity and economic hardships.

Moreover, the community lacks opportunities for learning and adopting modern
agricultural techniques.

4BM and M-lugha have launched the Tech-Enabled Agricultural project for Garissa
School children funded by UK International Development.

This project will see the establishment of school gardens at Yathrib Primary
School in Galbeet Ward, Garissa Township.

The gardens will serve as a practical hub for sustainable agriculture, combining
traditional farming methods with digital tools, and position the school as a
center for agricultural innovation and learning.

“One of the key challenges in adopting climate-smart agriculture, is
demonstrating its value to smallholder farmers and showing how these practices
can enhance both productivity and economic sustainability,” stated Mohammed
Omar, Garissa County Chief Officer for Agriculture.

He welcomed the initiative and lauded the partners for selecting a school in
Garissa County.

By making the school a focal point for agricultural learning and practice
center, the project aims to promote community-wide adoption of sustainable
agricultural techniques to mitigate drought.

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At the same time, the integration of technology will enhance digital literacy
among both students and community members, enabling them to leverage tools for
crop monitoring, market research, and entrepreneurship.

Mr. Mohamed Dure, the headmaster at Yathrib Primary School, said, “This project
is a valuable initiative, providing learners with hands-on experience in cone
garden farming.” A total of 126 children will be assigned a different cone, and
at the project’s conclusion, the best-performing cone will receive an award.

Speaking on behalf of 4BM, Sheila Kidenda, the project manager, highlighted the
importance of partnerships in creating a platform for training smallholder
farmers and educating the children in smart agricultural practices, which is
essential for knowledge sharing.

“The partnership between 4BM, M-Lugha will help extend the project’s reach,
allowing access to broader networks and communities that might otherwise be
difficult to engage” she said.

This project will be executed for a period of three months where learners from
different schools across the county will have a chance to come for a site visit
to learn about smart agricultural practices by incorporating tablets and a
dedicated curriculum.

It will serve as a living tool for students and the wider community, providing
continuous learning opportunities beyond the project’s completion.

Why tech-enabled agriculture 

The acceptance and understanding of tech-enabled agriculture by smallholder
farmers is crucial to addressing global challenges related to food security and
nutrition.

The agriculture sector growth rate in Garissa County has a very erratic trend as
it is highly vulnerable to drought shock. The community faces significant risks
from poverty, climate change, and hunger.

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However, climate-smart agriculture is increasingly seen as a way to combat these
challenges.

Abdinoor Alimahdi, Founder of M-lugha said, “This collaboration is a starting
point for agricultural innovation and learning as it will embed digital literacy
into the agricultural curriculum, utilizing tablets and the M-lugha app to
enhance both agricultural knowledge and technology skills.”

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